Our high growth and leadership position in the renewable energy business offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants, as well as a provider of complete solar generation solutions for U.S. utilities. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking new associates who are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost-effective solar energy an important part of the worlds energy mix.
Basic Job Functions:
The Manager of Engineering & Coordination will oversee and manage the O&M Maintenance Engineering and Coordination teams. Candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse team of associates that include, not limited to, engineers, coordinators, planner/schedules, procedure developers, etc. in support of sites under contract with O&M.
Experience:
20 years of experience in the energy sector
15 years of engineering/management experience, with associated expertise in electrical, power/substation/utility interconnect and related disciplines.
Experience with solar technology a plus
Education:
BS or MS Degree in Electrical Engineering (MBA a plus)
Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Finance
Required Skills:
Knowledge of Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance processes.
Highly proficient with MS Office programs including Project and Visio
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical
Experience with cost models and budgeting
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Development and enforcement of engineering standards, operations practices and business activities, required to plan, synthesize, schedule, budget, delegate, QC, coordinate, communicate and otherwise process projects from concept through construction administration, at minimum risk, within budget and schedule criteria.
Support detailed PV power plant proposals, sales and other contract related tasks.
Leads the development and enforcement of standards and best practices, required to plan, schedule, coordinate, communicate and otherwise guide the Engineering & Coordination teams.
Interfaces with other groups within the O&M department to ensure all function in the Engineering & Coordination team are utilized to support departmental needs.
Works closely with other departments to ensure timely and accurate communications.
Estimates resources needed, duration and cost of efforts for all development and project support functions.
Ensures team is trained and qualified to properly fulfill functional requirements.
Specific services regularly performed by the Engineering & Coordination teams include, but are not limited to site engineering support, new product design support and feedback, field surveys, field testing, engineering design change request management, new site setup and coordination, special project coordination, planning and scheduling, PLC support, departmental report writing, procedure development and training, and other related tasks.
Continuous drive for innovation to decrease capital and life-cycle costs through inclusion of material costs and field labor will be a critical, ongoing responsibility. Projects will be located globally.
Plans, assigns, and manages schedule for all development support and design work. Guides employee improvement, and disciplines employees, recommending development procedures, methods and policies as needed.
Cost model development, support and maintenance
Physical Requirements:
Will sit or stand for long periods of time throughout the day.
Required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Will walk and climb stairs.
Will reach over shoulder heights and below waist.
Required to use hands to lift, handle, carry or feel.
May be required to kneel, bend, talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities are required.
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