Power Plant Supervisor

Power Plant Supervisor

Reporting To: Regional Manager

Department: Electrical

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Location: Charlotte, NC 

 
Carolina Solar Services provides solutions for renewable energy systems to support a sustainable future. As stewards of the environment, our team maximizes the impact of every power plant we service through an independent and human focused approach. 

Position Summary: The Power Plant Supervisor (PPS) will be a semi-autonomous “player - coach” for CSS’ operations and maintenance of 1 (75MW+) transmission interconnected solar facility in a geographic region. The position is based on an hourly pay schedule and reports to a Regional Manager. The PPS shall perform and is responsible for the safe and timely completion of all service obligations within the relevant portfolio as well as being the client facing representative for CSS. The PPS’s duty station will be an onsite fully functioning job trailer.  

Essential Functions:

• Perform both corrective and preventative site work and be a leader, mentor, and technical expert for a group of 1-4 field technicians and ensure CSS' values and culture of safety and quality customer service are adopted by all. Provide routine meaningful feedback to direct reports.
• Ensure CSS' values and culture of safety and quality customer service are adopted by all
• Conduct and document training, skills verification, and QA/QC for the field team(s)
• Oversee and manage all service obligations with the goals of on-time deliverables and excellent customer service. 
• Work with Regional Manager to coordinate emergency response and ensure 365-day coverage for emergency response guarantee and participate in a technician level on-call rotation
• Create, schedule, assign, review, and approve work orders daily for all sites and equipment within the solar facilities.  
• Plan annual preventative maintenance in preceding year; including electrical and vegetation maintenance
• Prepare field technicians for daily tasks, ensuring they have proper tools, materials, training, and skills to safely perform work tasks
• Remotely and in person guide field technicians in troubleshooting and repair work as needed 
• Be available to take technician and client phone calls 7 days a week, except during PTO 
• Direct and dispatch subcontractors as necessary 
• Manage company tools and resources and adhere to business unit budget 
• Lead field technician hiring process and resource allocation 
• Administer and review skills assessment for current employees and potential hires
• Order and account for parts and equipment via company inventory procedures. Coordinate RMA processes as needed.  
• Provide prompt email acknowledgement and follow-up 
• Maintain technical expertise in solar O&M best practices, tools, techniques, and implementation of new practices 
• Prepare and lead regularly scheduled client meetings
• Interface with Regional Manager to share human, technical, and material resources.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• Supervise up to 4 field technicians 
• Supervise subcontractors 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to create and support team morale 
• Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910.269, NFPA 70E and B 
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills 
• Team oriented attitude 
• Prioritizes safety daily, actively participate and lead site safety meetings 
• General computer, network, and technology proficiency 
• Values staff development and organizational excellence 
• Proficiency reading technical spec documents, site plans, & electrical schematics

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in utility solar PV 
• 3 years of service or project-oriented management experience 
• Physical Demands
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds frequently 

Work Environment:

• Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold 
• Exposure to electrical hazards 

Company Benefits:

We work to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected. The following benefits are included in addition to your base compensation:  

• Medical insurance
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays  
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service)
• Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates
• Long term disability insurance coverage
• Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data plan

Technician Benefits:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment paid for by the Company
• Access to Company vehicle for work-related travel
• Weekend and holiday on-call bonus
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.  All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

 
We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, marital and/or familial status, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.