Area Manager

Position Description

Origis Services, LLC is a rapidly expanding Operations and Maintenance provider in the United States.  Our solar asset portfolio continues to increase at a near exponential rate, with a mixture of Owner developed and constructed sites and third-party sites contracted, or already under management. Our goal is to provide a more inclusive service capability, driving out the large expenses that are normally passed through to the owner. 

The Area Manager is a pivotal role within our organization, responsible for overseeing a diverse team of technicians and leaders across multiple sites within their specified geographic region. This role entails comprehensive management of preventive and corrective maintenance activities for solar power installations, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and high-performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Direct and support a multidisciplinary team of technicians and site leaders, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Maintenance Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for preventive and corrective maintenance across multiple solar power sites, ensuring consistency and efficiency in operations.
• Substation and Switching Coordination: Liaise with the central operations center for the coordination of substation switching, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational guidelines.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee the maintenance and operation of inverters, as well as DC & AC electrical systems across all sites, guaranteeing optimal functionality and compliance with industry standards.
• PV System Maintenance: Ensure high-quality maintenance practices for PV solar modules and systems, aiming for maximum energy production and longevity of the installations.
• Work Order Management: Manage work orders across multiple sites, ensuring clear documentation, timely execution, and adherence to quality standards.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in managing teams across multiple sites, with expertise in substation maintenance & switching, inverter maintenance & operation, and DC & AC electrical systems.
• Profound knowledge in PV solar maintenance and system operations.
• Expertise in managing work order processes and systems across varied locations.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record of motivating teams to achieve high performance.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating multi-site operations and collaborating with central operations centers and stakeholders.
• Relevant technical degree or certification in electrical engineering, renewable energy, or related fields is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the solar energy or renewable energy sector, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing multi-site operations.

Location            Springfield, IL

Travel                 Up to 20% travel as needed

Job Level           Manager - will have direct reports