Join TotalEnergies Renewables USA, LLC as a Regional Solar Site Manager spending time at our utility scale solar farms in Texas. This is a new addition to our team as we are strengthening our presence in renewable energies.
The successful candidate will ensure the optimum performance on HSE, technical, and operational aspects of the power plants while managing O&M contractors and supporting commissioning activities. This position will be based in the Dallas, TX area with 100% presence on sites in the area and report to the Senior Operations Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
- Undergraduate Degree in engineering or technical diploma/high school diploma and five (5) years’ experience in a related industry.
- At least three (3) years previous experience in supervision of technical, O&M personnel in Solar.
- At least 10 years of operations and maintenance experience.
- In-depth knowledge of HV substation equipment operations and solar power generating equipment and technologies.
- Experience/good understanding of LOTO procedures and Electrical Safe Work practices.
- NFPA 70E QEW for LV and HV would be a plus.
- Experience with SEL, GE protection relays and RTAC would be a plus.
- Sungrow, SMA, and SiemensGamesa inverters certification would be a plus. Experience on Energy Storage and wind renewable energy a plus.
- Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, capable of leading efficiently and outperforming assigned objectives.
- Familiarity with the content of PVSYST a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting that ensure timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios.
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Previous experience with CMMS tool (SAP PM) would be a plus.
- Willingness and ability to be fully on site and rotate between the sites in the Houston Area.
- US work permit and valid U.S. driver’s license.
Responsibilities:
- Enforce Total Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy in all responsibilities and ensure that external third parties (O&M/EPC contractors, vendors, consultants) operate in a manner acceptable to TotalEnergies HSE standards.
- Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and administrative activities for multiple large scale solar and BESS generation sites mainly in the Houston region.
- Supervise site personnel including O&M contractors and equipment vendors to ensure adherence to and compliance with contractual obligations, corporate policies, and best industry practices.
- Support and oversee 3rd party O&M contractor in equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and operations to ensure maximum safety and efficiency.
- Maintain good relations with landowners, suppliers, customers, vendors, service providers, governmental authorities, and contractors.
- Assist with the development of internal operating policies, standards, and procedures.
- The position consists of 70% work outdoors and 30% work indoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions.
Working at TotalEnergies
At TotalEnergies, we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. As Regional Site Manager, you will work in the field traveling to several utility scale solar sites.
What We Provide
TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy, and more.
TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
To contribute to TotalEnergies' ambitions in the energy transition and renewable energies (35GW of renewable energy capacity by 2025, and 100GW by 2030), TotalEnergies Renewables is investing rapidly into solar and wind energy, with the objective to produce affordable, more reliable, cleaner, and accessible energy to as many people as possible. In the US, TTE Renewables has 25GW of renewable wind & solar portfolio.
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