Site Operations Manager

Green Recruitment Company; United Kingdom; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is hiring a Site Operations Manager to oversee operations for two solar projects in Texas and Mississippi. The role involves managing site performance, safety, compliance, and stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in utility-scale solar operations and a strong EH&S background. This is an on-site position with significant responsibilities in leading high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing utility-scale solar operations.
• Strong background in environmental health and safety.
• Experience with optimizing performance and third-party O&M management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee O&M performance, maintenance, and reliability across both solar sites.
• Enforce safety and compliance regulations.
• Manage budgets, reporting, and operational performance.

Skills

Management of utility-scale solar operations

Strong EH&S background

Optimizing plant performance

Community relationship management

Tools

Sungrow inverter systems

ATI/Gamechange trackers

Job description

Our client, a leading renewable energy developer and operator, is hiring a Site Operations Manager to oversee two operational utility-scale solar projects — a 195MW site in Calhoun County, TX, and a 99MW site in Sunflower County, MS. The candidate can be based at either location but must be on site.

This is a great opportunity to lead day-to-day operations for high-profile projects with top-tier partners and equipment suppliers. You’ll manage site performance, safety, compliance, budgets, and stakeholder relationships — ensuring both sites deliver reliable, efficient power generation.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee O&M performance, maintenance, and reliability across both sites

• Enforce safety and environmental compliance

• Manage budgets, reporting, and operational performance

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

• Support emergency response and continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years managing utility-scale solar operations

• Strong EH&S background

• Experience optimizing plant performance and managing third-party O&M providers

• Familiarity with inverter, panel, and tracker systems (Sungrow, ATI/Gamechange a plus)

• Proven ability to lead operations, budgets, and community relationships