Operations Analyst

The Operations Analyst will provide support to the Operations & Maintenance and Asset Management teams in overseeing portfolio production of Standard Solar Inc's (SSI) growing solar assets and day to day tasks of the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) business. Asset Management/O&M works closely with both SSI's construction & engineering department to ensure system performance and project delivery. Additionally, the Operations Analyst will be asked on occasion to support special projects related to research, data entry and analysis, and updating policies and procedures. This position is full time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the day to day operations and performance of Standard Solar's regional fleet of Solar Photovoltaic distributed generation assets.
• Learn how to monitor solar systems from a team of industry leading solar experts.
• Lead discussions with key stakeholders, 3rd party vendors, and operations & maintenance industry experts.
• Export, organize, and interpret large data extracts from solar arrays to determine trends, performance, and potential future issues.
• Review daily portfolio performance results and compare against modeled expectations to identify underperforming issues and components.
• Optimize underperforming systems by applying troubleshooting techniques and financial analysis.
• Provide portfolio operations weekend support on a rotating basis.
• Initiate VPN Requests & Port Forward creation for system components (site cameras, tracker controllers, revenue grade meters, and dataloggers) from DAS providers.
• Schedule reactive repairs, annual preventative maintenance inspections, and commissioning field visits for O&M crews.
• Manage and review key Standard Solar owned and constructed project deliverables from all other departments.
• Create, Manage, and Resolve service requests for underperforming system components and process quotes and purchase orders as needed.
• Collaborate with the operation team and expert in-house technicians to prioritize affected systems and the associated remediation.
• Meet weekly with the operations team to provide updates as well as perform deep dives into data, processes, and any areas of interest.
• Develop and improve O&M department processes and procedures.
• Maintain the highest ethical practices that encourage individual and team integrity and responsibility.
• Support the head of the department and their supervisor with requested deliverables and tasks as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Operations Analyst does not currently supervise any staff members, but will assist in scheduling the O&M technician crews.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• BS/MS with knowledge and interest in the renewable power industry. Background in STEM, Engineering, Business, Economics, or Computer Science preferred.
• Must possess current valid license to drive or otherwise provide own transportation.
• Ability to travel to jobsite to help facilitate work order close outs.
• Must successfully pass background check and pre-employment drug testing.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

POSITION ROUTINELY INTERFACES WITH:

• O&M Contractors and Subcontractors
• Vigilant Team & O&M Technicians
• Sales and Business development team
• Construction and Engineering departments
• All employees, including Senior and Executive Management
• Partners and the general public

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Conducts work in both a field-type environment or in a professional office setting with local travel to jobsites to conduct inspections.

Physical working conditions may involve the following:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, reaching, and/or bending.
• Extended periods of reading fine print on a computer or in paper-based format.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Routine aspects of this position may require the following non-physical demands:

• Analytical and logical reasoning.
• Problem solving and researching skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS:

Routine aspects of this position may place the incumbent in situations where they may be susceptible to potential hazards from the following:

• Trips, slips and/or falls while on customer property.
• Chemical abrasives used in office and kitchen cleaning.
• Lifting items up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Other hazardous conditions on customer premises, not otherwise defined here.

POTENTIAL CAREER PATH:

Upward

• Operations Associate
• Operations Specialist
• Assistant Operations Manager
• Operations Manager