Power Systems Rental Operations Manager jobs in Arizona

About NovaSource

NovaSource Power Services is the service partner for renewable asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. As an O&M-focused company with 20 years of operating experience, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world.

To serve our clients, we invest in our people. On hire, we assess each employee’s experience and expertise, then mentor them to grow engaging and satisfying careers.

Our turn-key services optimize each step of our client’s project lifecycles — from commissioning to decommissioning and everything in between. Our approach delivers creates success for our clients, stability for our teams, and enables us to build a world-class culture of excellence. And that’s how we empower a renewable world.

Basic Job Functions:

Manage development and tracking of Operations’ policies and procedures. Coordinate with Operations Supervisor(s) to develop policies and procedures that enable success through simplicity and clarity. Coordinate with Operations Supervisor(s) to design training and drilling to maintain operational readiness of the team. Audit Operations team adherence to and performance of policy and procedure and report deficiencies to Operations Supervisor(s) and Operations Director. Work in close cross functional relationships with Program Managers in other areas to ensure individual area programs are compatible and complimentary.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in operations of power plants (nuclear, fossil fuel, or renewable). Or, other similar operations environments.
• 3 years experience as a power plant Operations Program Manager or other similar role responsible for development, review, and intraorganizational coordination of technical operating policies and procedures.
• Experience in solar or other variable energy renewable generation is desired.

Required Skills:

• Operations management
• Process Design
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis or similar
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with various teams (operations, maintenance, safety, etc.)
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Working knowledge of electrical or mechanical power systems and equipment (preference for solar equipment)
• Ability to take direction, identify problems, develop solutions independently and in collaboration with others
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in process engineering, power plant/distribution systems engineering, or related engineering discipline. A 2-year technical degree with additional applicable experience will also be considered.
• Formal training in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis is highly desirable.
• Formal training in project or program management is desirable.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Craft processes and procedures for critical and technical operations
• Work with Operations Supervisor(s) to develop, implement, and adapt policies and procedures iteratively.
• Continually re-assess operations programs for risks (PFMEA) and develop solutions for mitigating those risks.
• Craft training and drilling programs to ensure operator readiness.
• Track compliance with training, testing, and drilling programs.
• Coordinate programs with intracompany teams.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job Description is subject to change at any time

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. Novasource is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Please note: potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Novasource Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.