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Clearway Energy

Location:
United States, Fort Stockton

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

128000.00 - 159000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and staff of Buckthorn Solar. The primary objective is accountability for the safe and compliant operations of the utility-scale solar farm. This position will be based at Buckthorn Solar in Fort Stockton, TX.

Job Responsibility:

Manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the PV industry, with an emphasis on safety, planning/scheduling, and preventive/predictive maintenance
Primary responsibility for availability, meeting contractual obligations, and budget
Monitor and enforce safe work practices as they relate to PV Solar plants and PV Solar BOP repairs and maintenance
First line supervisor responsible for technicians. Assists in the hiring of site maintenance personnel and conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine the competency, knowledge, and contribution of the site maintenance personnel
Monitor and report on manufacture and third-party maintenance and repair efforts
Supervise/conduct/assist in troubleshooting and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems
Monitors and manages the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, equipment, tools, and reordering as necessary
Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for quality assurance
Communicates regularly with Management and all site personnel, both individually and as a group, to ensure excellent two-way communication concerning operational and maintenance issues
Participate in contract negotiations with sub-contractors and other vendors for parts and services required.
Responsible for manuals, updates, and work instructions for site personnel and PV systems
Work with team members to establish goals, action plans and strategies
Develop standard work procedures
Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity with respect to all functions of DEI

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required
5 years of experience in the operation of Solar plants, or 7 years of equivalent experience in instrumentation & controls, MV/HV Electrical work
Qualified to perform all routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV Switchyard
Proficiency in using MS Office software to include spreadsheet and document applications
Experience working with plant systems and computerized maintenance management systems (SAP)

Nice to have:

Technical School Diploma preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Journeyman electrician preferred
Experience with operations financial management, forecasting, and controls preferred

What we offer:

generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships
annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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