Operations & Maintenance Manager in Arlington, Virginia at Lightshift Energy
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Job Description
Description of Role:
The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of Lightshift Energy’s operating asset portfolio. This role oversees day-to-day asset performance, manages internal and third-party O&M providers, and ensures compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
Asset Operations & Performance
• Own technical performance of Lightshift Energy’s operating assets.
• Monitor asset performance and drive corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis for outages and underperformance.
Maintenance Strategy & Execution
• Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Manage spare parts strategy.
Vendor & Contractor Management
• Manage third-party O&M providers and service contractors.
• Enforce SLAs and validate invoices.
Safety, Compliance & Risk
• Champion a strong safety culture.
• Review and approve contractor JHAs and work plans.
• Ensure compliance with codes, permits, and regulations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Engineering, Development, and Finance teams.
• Support budgeting and lifecycle planning.
Location:
• Strong preference for candidate to report to Lightshift’s Arlington, VA headquarters. We will consider remote employment for exceptionally qualified candidates.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Salary range: $120,000 - $160,000;
• Full benefits package, including 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and short term disability.
Requirements:Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years of relevant energy operations experience.
• Experience managing operating assets and vendors.
• Strong electrical/mechanical systems knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications:
• BESS or distributed energy experience.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License.