Scalemicrogridsolutions5mo ago

Site Manager

Beloit · Beloit · New AlbanyFull-timemid

Site ManagerConstruction & Real Estate

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The Role We 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.

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The Role

We 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.

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

Bachelor’s 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)