Utility Operations Manager

About this role

About QE Solar

QE Solar is one of the nation's largest independent solar and BESS operations and maintenance providers, with over 15 years of operating experience. We manage 10 GW of solar and 7.5 GWh of BESS across 44 states, supporting asset owners with multi-hundred MW utility solar projects and large standalone BESS systems. We're pure-play O&M. That focus means our entire organization is built around one thing: keeping solar and storage assets running well. Our technicians carry broad OEM certifications, and our in-house capabilities span MV/HV electrical, vegetation management, engineering, and capital improvements, to streamline asset management for project owners.

QE Solar is seeking a highly motivated Utility Field Operations Manager to lead field operations supporting utility-scale solar and battery storage assets throughout North America. This role is responsible for overseeing field personnel, contractor coordination, operational performance, safety compliance, maintenance execution, and customer satisfaction across a portfolio of renewable energy assets.

The ideal candidate is a strong operational leader with utility-scale solar experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive accountability, safety, and execution across geographically dispersed teams.

Travel: 25–35%

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations Leadership

Oversee operations and maintenance activities across assigned utility-scale solar, BESS, substation, and MV/HV assets.

Lead Plant Managers responsible for utility sites and ensure consistent execution of site operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, outage support, inspections, and compliance requirements.

Ensure Plant Managers maintain strong site ownership, including daily site walks, SCADA review, work planning, work order review, safety meetings, contractor coordination, and customer-ready documentation.

Support safe execution of utility-site work involving inverters, tr...