RNWBL
Solar and BESS Regional Manager
Remote (United States) · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
NLPProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementCRMBusiness DevelopmentForecastingBudgetingContract ManagementElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingMentoringOSHARenewable EnergySCADA
About the role
- The Regional Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational performance, reliability, maintenance, and compliance of utility-scale battery energy storage assets within an assigned region.
- This leadership role combines expertise in Solar, BESS technologies, high-voltage substations, relay protection systems, and field operations management.
Responsibilities
- Identify training needs and close skill gaps by cross-training team members to build core strengths.
- Train and mentor developing technicians in electrical safety and equipment maintenance.
- Support technicians and assist with project management at site.
- Manage CMMS work order reviews for accuracy and out-of-scope billing.
- Partner with leadership to identify and improve inefficiencies, processes, and gaps.
- Lead by example-set the standard for safety, quality, and excellence.
- Identify turbine performance issues and develop plans for corrective action, ideally during scheduled maintenance.
- Field Leadership Lead regional technicians, supervisors, and subcontractors.
- Support emergency response efforts and provide technical leadership during critical outages.
- Deliver operational reviews and performance reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in power generation, renewable energy, utility operations, substations, or energy storage systems.
- Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing field operations teams.
- Strong knowledge of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Experience with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems up to 500 kV.
- Demonstrated expertise in substation equipment and relay protection systems.
- Experience with protective relay platforms such as: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) GE Siemens SIPROTEC Experience with SCADA, power monitoring systems, and communication networks.
- Ability to analyze relay event files, fault data, and system disturbances.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety programs and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- NETA, NICET, or equivalent industry certifications.
- Experience with renewable generation assets including solar and wind facilities.
- Knowledge of NERC, FERC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and utility interconnection standards.
- Additional Requirements Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Willing to work overtime, travel for work/training, and participate in rotational on-call schedule.
- Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Skills
- Power Your Purpose.
Compensation
- Assist customers with annual budgeting for improvements, repairs, and campaigns.
Company info
- Serve as the front-line communicator to customers, site leaders, and teams.
- Customer & Stakeholder Management Serve as primary operational contact for assigned customers and asset owners.
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