Site Manager

The RoleWe are looking for a Site Manager to oversee the operations and performance of two Energy Center plants providing 300MW+ of reliable energy in an off-grid installation. You will be the management lead, responsible for coordination with Scale Microgrids staff, the O&M provider, and LTSA providers to ensure effective and safe plant operations. The power purchasing agreement for this facility is performance-based, with financial penalties tied to system availability and uptime guarantees. You will lead and direct a team of operators and maintenance personnel and ultimately be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted utility service delivery at optimal performance and efficiency, while proactively preventing reliability guarantee breaches. The role reports to our Sr. Director, Data Center Asset Management, and needs to be based in/near New Albany, Ohio. Key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the entire operation of the Energy Center plants
• Ensure compliance with performance-based service level agreements (SLA's) tied to uptime and reliability of the Energy Centers
• Monitor and report on KPIs. Identify performance gaps and lead immediate corrective actions to avoid financial penalties
• Develop continuous improvement activities to support O&M strategic targets
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to optimize plant reliability and performance
• Manage relationships with external contractors and vendors for equipment repairs, upgrades, and service agreements.
• Provide regular reports and forecasts on plant performance, risk areas, and operational costs. Develop and manage annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for utility system failures, ensuring rapid response to minimize disruptions to data center operations
• Ensure coordination between Energy Center and Data Center operations
• On-call availability is required for emergencies, with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work as needed

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, facilities management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in utility plant operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role in operations, maintenance, or engineering
• Experience with reciprocating engine generators and battery energy storage systems
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage conflicts, and drive performance improvements
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and make decisions under pressure to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Intradepartmental communication skills (verbal and written)

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales employees include: Do the Right Thing Act Like an Owner Hustle Demand Results Go Together Evolve or Disappear We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.
About Scale Microgrids Scale is redefining resilience, with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid all of todays growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power. Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets. To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit https://www.scalemicrogrids.com.
About EQTEQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. To learn more about EQT, please visit https://eqtgroup.com.
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