Technical Asset Manager, Utility-Scale Solar O&M;

Full Time Office Operations Calgary, Calgary, AB, CA

SkyFire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in multiple locations across Western Canada. We value Safety, Curiosity, Integrity, Gratitude, Team Work, and a Pursuit of Excellence. Our purpose is to build energy for good. We power your purpose

SkyFire Energy is seeking a highly motivated and capable team member to join our growing O&M; division. In this role you will be working with an experienced team in a fast-paced environment on exciting projects, both large and small, that make positive impacts in the communities with which we work. You will manage and operate a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects where you will be responsible for a wide variety of project-specific technical and administrative tasks.

The candidate best suited to this position will have the ability to efficiently and effectively manage a consistent, and at times heavy workload, while thriving in a self-directed work environment. The candidate will have utility-scale electrical experience and competencies with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients in a qualified, yet personable manner. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a passion for renewable energy and the renewable energy industry; along with progressive workplace experience and accountability in a previous role(s).

Primary duties include:

- Monitoring of real-time system performance
- Troubleshooting faults and underperformance
- Respond to system alarms
- Remote system control and switching
- Analysis, quantification and logging of equipment/system underperformance and outages
- Monitoring and logging of curtailment, availability, and compliance
- Management and coordination of on-site maintenance activities
- CMMS management
- O&M; contract, and subcontractor management
- Client and stakeholder relations,



including development of quotes and invoices
- Leadership in the safe operations and maintenance of solar PV systems
- Technical reporting of performance and operational-based data and KPIs

Requirements:

- Experience in the operation of utility-scale generation/power systems
- Project management skills and experience
- Available for occasional after hours on-call work as needed during sunlight hours
- Familiarity with solar and battery storage systems
- Strong communication, organizational, and technical abilities
- Technologist Diploma or Engineering Degree (Electrical is preferred) or Journeyperson Electrician Certificate
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Assets:

- IT/OT, industrial networking and SCADA programming experience
- SEL Relay experience
- Experience in a control center/ROC environment
- PVSyst and experience with performance analysis
- Solar/battery storage-specific OEM experience

Preference will be given to candidates located in Calgary, Edmonton or Kelowna

Benefits

- Comprehensive Dental and Health benefits, plus Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
- Accrued paid vacation and sick days
- Opportunity to own shares in SkyFire Energy as an employee shareholder
- Hybrid work environment
- The opportunity to work among highly qualified, industry leading professionals in a collaborative working environment
- The difference of working for a Certified B Corporation
- An enjoyable, contemporary workplace, including perks like planned staff events, recognition points program, and the ability to bring a well-behaved dog to work with you

Learn more about us here:

At SkyFire Energy, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our organization. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. These values are central for us to achieve our mission to relentlessly lead the solar industry to the benefit of our community and future generations.

📌 Technical Asset Manager, Utility-Scale Solar O&M (Calgary)
🏢 SkyFire Energy
📍 Calgary