JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society. JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era. Summary/Objective JERA Americas Inc. is a very fast-growing Energy company that is focused on supporting the successful operations of the parent company, JERA Co. Inc., in Japan, and expanding the JERA business in the USA, including power generation with renewables, alternative fuels, power generation fuels purchase and sales, and alternative Green fuels production, sales and use. This role will report to the CPGO Renewables Operations Manager and will be responsible for managing and supporting operations & maintenance for multiple solar generation sites with priority to safety of all personnel and equipment. This includes taking the new sites from construction to commercial operations as well as managing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, fiscal and administrative functions of the sites. Provide operations support for regulatory and statutory compliance. In addition, this position contributes to the group’s involvement with asset acquisition transition efforts. Position Description Essential Functions Ensure plant solar operations are completed in a safe and efficient manner. Strong experience in solar plant operations and maintenance activities to include oversight of preventative, correct, and balance of plant maintenances. Manage, develop and assess project operations and maintenance budgets and schedules. Supervise site personnel including subcontractors and consultants to ensure quality and conformance to specifications, budgets, schedule and corporate policies. Manage programs for solar site equipment inspection and maintenance program. Responsible for assisting implementation of maintenance management system and processes to include parts/equipment/tools procurement, and warranty management. Responsible for all solar day-to-day operation, maintenance, fiscal and administrative functions of the site and for achieving company and group activities. Support power plant performance teams with site performance, technical and equipment failure diagnostics, and root cause analytics. Manages all areas of responsibility consistent with federal, state, and local regulations as well as environmental requirements; company policies and procedures; company’s annual operations plan; legal and contractual requirements; and good wind and solar industry practices while operating in a clean, safe, efficient and economical manner. Takes all necessary actions to protect the facility’s operating permits. Carries out all responsibilities under environmental legislation; develops and ensures adherence to proper procedures to prevent environmental spills; monitors, records, any non-compliances, and environmental spills; ensures proper training of personnel on transportation of dangerous goods; promotes awareness for the environment and the requirements of environmental compliance. Provide technical support for the design, construction, or commissioning of solar and wind farm projects. Supervises site environmental and NERC compliance. Approve, or as required submits for approval, documents and procedures that will be used on the sites. Utilizes a computer-based automated maintenance management system to organize equipment commissioning, operations and maintenance files; to identify trends; to take corrective action; and to maintain equipment performance by maximizing plant capacity factor, availability, performance and efficiency. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical management, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in solar operations management, or other related industrial setting. Knowledge and experience utilizing SCADA, HMI, CMS and other computer applications for operations and maintenance. Strong knowledge of inverter operations and maintenance. Direct experience in vegetation management and managing 3rd parties. Experience managing and administering warranty programs at the site level. Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations related to physical and cyber security in the power generation sector. Preferred Education and Experience 7 years experience in operations/asset management of renewable solar power plants and a working knowledge of wind and battery storage technologies. 5 years coordinating 3rd party vendors to accomplish solar facility operations, performance, and safety goals at a power plant. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Time management skills. Teamwork management across departments and organizations. AP/EEO Statement JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. J-18808-Ljbffr
