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Posted 2 weeks agoManager, Solar and BESS
at NiSource
On-site
Responsibilities
- Align solar and BESS renewable generation operations and mainte nance strategies with corporate objectives by maintaining industry, regulatory, and economic knowledge and applying best practices to optimize asset health and production.
- Manage the solar and BESS renewable generation portfolio by directing staffing, budgets, estimates, schedules, scope, risk identification, and overall organization for project and operational success.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize asset utilization and remove roadblocks across cross-functional teams including metering, billing, compliance, regulatory, environmental, accounting, market participant, and asset optimization groups.
- Lead coll aboration an d relati onship devel opment with our repr e sentative workfor ce partners. Required
- Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.
- Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.
Requirements
- The Manager must demonstrate strong organizational, leadership, communication, and technical skills.
- Qualifications for the Position High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 7+ years of
- experience in one or more of the following: industrial construction projects, project management, renewable or fossil plant operations, labor negotiations, or related experience.
- experience leveraging Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) for business needs, with proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and working knowledge of data management and business intelligence software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools).
- Ability to lead, coach, develop, and motivate employees and function effectively in multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites.
- Working knowledge of accounting, finance, vendor contract administration, liability, and union contracts.
- Ability to manage mental and physical stress effectively while dealing with unexpected changes, deadlines, time constraints, and budget pressures.
- Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Business, Engineering, or Engineering Technology from an accredited university or college; MBA preferred.
- Experience, education, or training in business plan development, tactical and strategic implementation planning, budget justification, and the use of computers and project software.
- Formal training or education in coaching and employee development, with previous
- experience leading a represented workforce (union employees).
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification Working knowledge of all aspects of regulated electric utility and renewable assets, including solar and wind.
- As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times.
- To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal
Benefits
- You can view or download them using the links below: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away Salary Range*: $133,400.00 - $200,100.00 *The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant
- experience , as well as internal pay equity .
Contact
- ADA Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320 Safety Statement Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.
Additional details
- Job Summary The Manager, Solar and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) O&M is responsible for leading and implementing operations and maintenanc e strategies for the solar & BESS renewable generation portfolio.
- This position will execu te and oversee the renewable strateg ic plan to ensure safe , reliable , comp liant, efficient , and resil ient oper ations.
- This role requires proactive leadership to integrate and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
- This position will staff, plan, direct, and control t he solar and BESS renewable generation ensuring the desired success criteria are achieved.
- Essential Functions Lead and promote a safe, supportive, and high-performing work environment by building effective relationships, treating people with dignity, soliciting feedback, and coaching employees through clear direction, timely feedback, and development opportunities.
- Provide leadership and oversight to employees, contractors, and maintenance-related partnerships to support construction oversight, startup, testing, operations, and long-term asset performance.
- De velop and exe cute sch eduled maintenanc e plans to prevent equipment downti me and maxim iz e ener gy product ion.
- Collaborat e with engineer ing, plan ning, asset mana gement , and ot her stakeholder s to utilize generation KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting to monitor project progress, operational performance, risks, and challenges .
- P ro vide executive-level updates and decision-support information to leadership.
- Rec ruit , tra in, and manage field empl oyees and oth er staff to ensure a highly skilled and productive workforce.