Director, Operations & Maintenance - Solar Operations
Pivot EnergyDenver, Colorado
Full Time
Posted June 5, 2026
$145k - $185k
Energy Management
Remote
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Job Description
BESS & Solar Performance: Provide technical expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and round-trip efficiency for hundreds of solar and storage assets.
Key Responsibilities
- BESS & Solar Performance: Provide technical expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and round-trip efficiency for hundreds of solar and storage assets.
- Lifecycle Asset Management: Oversee the portfolio from through the asset operating lifecycle, utilizing robust operating plans and budgets to drive output.
- Data Strategy & Systems: Drive the development of "best-in-industry" data and software tools to accommodate a scaling asset base. You will ensure data integrity across operating portfolio analytics and collaborate in the enhancement/integration of advanced monitoring platforms.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Construction Management, Engineering, and Finance to ensure a seamless "handshake" as assets move from construction into operations.
- Service & Infrastructure: Build and manage a scalable system and oversee external service providers for both planned and unplanned service activities.
- Contract & Vendor Management: Negotiate high-value O&M contracts and manage RMA processes for faulty components, including critical BESS hardware.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen relationships with landowners, contractors, and internal asset management teams.
Requirements
- Experience: 8+ years in solar/storage O&M or asset management.
- Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of BESS technologies, solar equipment, and system design.
- Data Expertise: Proficient in solar and storage monitoring (DAS) platforms (e.g., AlsoEnergy, SolarEdge) with the ability to interpret complex system drawings.
- Financial Acumen: Demonstrated experience in budgeting, contract negotiation, and financial performance optimization.
- Leadership: An "ownership mentality" regarding issue identification and resolution, with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
- Communication: Exceptional relationship-building skills with a customer-service mindset for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Engineering Background: Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, or storage modeling software.
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