Operations & Maintenance Manager

Description of Role:

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of Lightshift Energy’s operating asset portfolio. This role oversees day-to-day asset performance, manages internal and third-party O&M providers, and ensures compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Asset Operations & Performance

• Own technical performance of Lightshift Energy’s operating assets.

• Monitor asset performance and drive corrective actions.

• Lead root cause analysis for outages and underperformance.

Maintenance Strategy & Execution

• Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

• Manage spare parts strategy.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage third-party O&M providers and service contractors.

• Enforce SLAs and validate invoices.

Safety, Compliance & Risk

• Champion a strong safety culture.

• Review and approve contractor JHAs and work plans.

• Ensure compliance with codes, permits, and regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Development, and Finance teams.

• Support budgeting and lifecycle planning.

Location:

• Strong preference for candidate to report to Lightshift’s Arlington, VA headquarters. We will consider remote employment for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary commensurate with experience and generous annual cash bonuses;

• Full benefits package, including 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and short term disability.

 Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant energy operations experience.

• Experience managing operating assets and vendors.

• Strong electrical/mechanical systems knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BESS or distributed energy experience.

• Journeyman or Master Electrician License.