Manager, Solar Operations - Ameren : Job Details

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

* Medical coverage on date of hire

* 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

* 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

* Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

* Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

About The Position

The Manager of Solar Operations is responsible for the development, operational readiness, and future operations of new utility scale solar generation facilities. This individual shall provide oversight to the execution of both construction and long-term operations of solar and renewable facilities. This individual shall also manage supervisors, engineers, and site Solar Technicians tasked with the daily maintenance, custody, and local control of the facilities. Additional primary roles of this position include developing long-term operational plans, administering long-term service and maintenance contracts, developing a culture of safety at the respective remote generation facilities, and ensuring assets are managed in a manner that increases availability and prolongs their useful life.

Key responsibilities include:

* Establish and administer maintenance, operational, and safety practices for renewable generation facilities.

* Ensure all new renewable generation facilities are designed, built, and commissioned to Ameren's expectations for successful operations and best industry practice.

* Manage site personnel responsible for the care, custody, and local control of renewable generation facilities.

* Establish proper monitoring and controls at renewable generation facilities prior to commercial operations.

* Establish and maintain a safe work environment at the solar facilities.

* Verify that new renewable generation facilities are in adherence with all NERC standards, MISO coordination requirements, environmental conservation plans, permits, and regulatory requirements prior to the date of first commercial operations and on an ongoing basis.

* Continuously monitor the availability, performance, and production metrics of solar farm and renewable generation facilities.

* Provide frequent updates to Ameren management on the overall portfolio of renewable generation facilities, thereby creating a clear line of sight for the performance, operational budgets, and financial returns of Ameren's renewable generation projects.

* Develop condition-based monitoring programs to drive cost effective maintenance, defer O&M cost towards critical asset functions, and prolong asset life.

* Develop training for Ameren's solar farm facilities geared towards proper safety of operating solar related assets.

* Ensure all land owner site lease related payments and concerns are resolved and relations with local counties remain in good standing.

* Prepare and maintain the overall operational strategy and budgets of Ameren's Missouri's renewable generation facilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from accredited universities are required. Seven or more years of directly relevant experience is required. (e.g. commercial power or renewable generation operations, engineering, construction or maintenance experience, large-scale construction project management or project design engineering, etc.). Experience as manager of renewable generation facilities, site maintenance personnel, and with associated daily operations is preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

* Knowledge of the solar assets and technology installed at Ameren's facilities.

* Knowledge and understanding of generation and electrical distribution systems.

* Familiarity with NERC standard requirements, MISO coordination requirements, environmental constraints, and the regulatory constraints of a regulated utility environment.

* Prior relevant experience in contract negotiations.

* Strong communication skills for leading large project teams.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

Sunday November 17, 2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.