Power Plant Maintenance Operations Specialist

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Power Plant Maintenance Operations Specialist in Durham, NC. The role involves coordinating maintenance activities, supporting field teams, monitoring performance, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in plant maintenance operations, preferably in solar power generation, and proficiency in relevant software. Occasional travel to remote sites is required.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling regular maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs to ensure system reliability and longevity.
• Provide support to field teams to ensure high performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Monitor scheduled, unscheduled, and planned maintenance activities performed by plant maintenance field teams and subcontractors to optimize plant performance and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports related to operations, maintenance, and performance metrics.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop strategies to optimize system performance, maximize efficiency, and minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities for plant performance improvement and work with account management and performance analytics departments to implement solutions.
• Collaborate with procurement to coordinate suppliers, vendors, and contractors for necessary equipment, parts, and services.
• Assist in evaluating individual and plant activities and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Support the preparation of cost estimates and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the completion and submission of all inspections and testing data provided by field personnel.
• Assist with monitoring compliance of standard operational procedures within the Power Plant Maintenance department.
• Assist with preparation of operational reports using various data and CMMS platforms.
• Perform other duties as required by the Manager of Power Plant Operations.

Environmental Responsibilities
• Will participate in the environmental compliance program, administrative record maintenance of regulated hazardous and non-hazardous waste, conduct routine inspections, and support emergency response operations.
• Assists maintaining compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in plant maintenance operations, preferably with PV power generation systems.
• Experience with IPP (independent Power Producer) solar sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Experience using CMMS platforms.
• Experience with DAS platforms and standard production metrics related to PV generation.
• Clear understanding of safe workplace practices and procedures.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to remote project sites.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and industry-related software platforms.
• Experience making and/or recommending business decisions that are safe, financially responsible, and justifiable.
• Qualifications in project management or relevant experience in managing projects.
• In-depth knowledge of solar power generation systems and maintenance practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead a field team.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for maintenance management and data analysis.
• Ability to operate in a professional workmanlike manner consistent with the organization’s policies, procedures, and vision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to travel for extended duration to remote project sites.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. overhead repeatedly.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction and ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to wear full complement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE
• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.