Regional Manager, O&M

Cleanleaf Energy is seeing a Regional Manager to join our Operations team

Teamwork, integrity, a passion for sustainable energy and an ability to generate and manage change is what drives our company's success. We are seeking an experienced, motivated and well-organized professional whose dedication and leadership will help propel the company to achieve its most important goals. This role can be performed remotely within the United States, with minimal travel as required.

Notice to CO, MN, and PA applicants: You may redact schooling dates from your resume before attaching the document to your application.

About the Position:

This position will report to the VP of Operations and will be part of the Cleanleaf Operations team. The Regional Manager is the business manager for their region and is responsible for all O&M activity in their assigned region of operations. Additionally, the Regional Manager is the primary point of contact for customers in the region.

Position Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Safety Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety is a core value in Borrego Solar and the Regional Manager must:

• Read, understand and sign all safety procedures.
• Lead regular safety meetings ad required.
• Ensure every employee within reporting structure attends weekly safety meetings.
• Ensure every employee has received all required PPE.
• Ensure every employee has received all required safety training.
• Ensure every employee within reporting structure, has read, understood and signed all safety procedures.
• Ensure every safety incident is reported.
• Ensure every safety incident is fully investigated, documented and corrective actions are implemented.
• In collaboration with the VP of Operations and the other Regional Managers, define and foster a strong EHS culture in the Operations department.
• In collaboration with the VP of Operations and the other Regional Managers, define the standard PPE type, make, and quantity provided to the field employees.
• In collaboration with the VP of Operations and the other Regional Managers, define the minimum EHS training required for each field employee.

Position Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Demonstrate integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.
• Supervise, lead and train all operations team members in the region, meeting regularly with direct reports to review their progress in meeting personal, regional and departmental goals and objectives.
• Ensure that work being performed in the region meets or exceeds Cleanleaf standards.
• Ensure that all company and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being followed.
• Ensure that the Cleanleaf Operations department is meeting all contractual obligations. (e.g. performance and availability guarantees, preventive maintenances, reactive response times, landscape management, panel washes, non-conformity correction, customer notification, etc.).
• Ensure that Cleanleaf is meeting all local, state and federal regulations required to operate in the region.
• Track and report to both management and customers on the progress of pending work, work in progress, and completed work.
• Prepare management reports on medium and longer-term issues.
• Respond to and resolve customer requests (e.g. warranty claims, site upgrades, technical support etc.).
• Price, develop and submit proposals to customers for out of scope work.
• Obtain quotes, develop and submit PO's for subcontracted work within the CMMS platform.
• Manage designated region to meet profit and cost targets set in defined budgets.
• Interface with SCADA/DAS system to understand onsite issues with the ability to communicate to both management and customers.
• Review and comment on Case documentation to ensure that Cleanleaf standards are met and the customer receives a complete and detailed report.
• Act as escalation point for technical or customer issues that are not successfully resolved by direct reports.
• Such other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the VP of Operations.

Required Skills and Experience:

The following qualifications are required to successfully perform this role:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience as business manager or relevant role.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and writing.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Thorough understanding of diverse business processes and strategy development.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, Word and CMMS systems. Softwrench experience is a plus.
• Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of human resource management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic economic and accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of solar plant construction and comprehension of how onsite equipment interacts with the overall plant.

Working Conditions:

A Regional Manager will be required to work under the following conditions:

• May be required to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Required to work in office conditions the rest of the time (remote is acceptable for this role).
• Required to work in field conditions as needed.
• Work in a fast changing environment which may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures.

Physical requirements:

This position has the following physical requirements:

• Ability to drive a vehicle.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk distances up to 5 miles in a day.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Required to have visual acuity which includes depth perception.
• Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Direct reports:

The following positions report to the Regional Manager.

• Area Supervisor
• Solar Electrician
• Solar Technician 3
• Solar Technician 2
• Solar Technician 1

Compensation:

Cleanleaf Energy's approach to compensating our employees is unique and progressive. We offer a casual community-based workplace that is upbeat and hardworking. We strive for quality workmanship and place a large emphasis on customer satisfaction. We promote from within and are seeking career-minded individuals, looking to advance in the growing photovoltaic industry. We offer pay commensurate with experience, along with excellent benefits including:

• Competitive base salary
• Potential for bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance
• Self-managed time off policies for exempt/salaried positions
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Continuing education and professional development assistance

The targeted pay scale for this role is $142,000 - $162,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on an assessment of factors including the successful candidate's experience, skill, and other job-related factors.

Cleanleaf Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Cleanleaf complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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A NOTE TO THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

Cleanleaf's HR team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. Cleanleaf does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the HR team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Cleanleaf. Cleanleaf is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.