Represent O&M at Project Kickoff; align on transition process and integration requirements
Participate in design reviews and provide O&M feedback on constructability and operability
Join ongoing project calls and integrate appropriate O&M resources
Coordinate early O&M planning activities including securing spare parts and PPA/IA review
Ensure O&M teams are prepared for substation energization — SCADA/alarms, NERC compliance, switching plans, and site training
Co-lead Energization Readiness Review with the Execution PM
Coordinate Field Operations hiring and integration with the project team
Drive O&M readiness activities: EPC/OEM training, environmental/permitting reviews, and site walkdowns
Oversee documentation structure and transfer to O&M repository
Integrate safety teams and O&M Field Ops team into commissioning activities
Monitor punchlist closure and site performance; escalate issues requiring Execution support while EPC remains active
Requirements
Background in renewable energy O&M, EPC construction, or project management — solar, BESS, and/or wind
Field experience working on or around utility-scale construction or O&M sites, with the practical instincts to anticipate problems before they become operational liabilities
Solid understanding of electrical systems and power generation equipment
Experience managing multi-stakeholder processes with construction, engineering, and operations teams