Program Manager, Operations

The Program Manager, Operations at Arevon Energy is responsible for developing and managing the Remote Operations program, focusing on maximizing system output and managing training programs for the Arevon Monitoring Center, ensuring operations run smoothly with external O&M partners.

To qualify for the Program Manager, Operations role at Arevon, candidates should have a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field, along with six years of experience in renewable energy operations or ten years in a related industry.

Arevon Energy emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout all business practices, ensuring a welcoming workplace for all employees, regardless of background, which is fundamental for the Program Manager, Operations position.

The Operations Program Manager at Arevon is responsible for developing operational processes, managing training for external O&M partners, coordinating commissioning activities, reviewing procedures for safety and compliance, and communicating operational issues with various internal teams.

The Program Manager, Operations at Arevon will manage utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, focusing on maximizing production, overseeing commissioning of new facilities, and ensuring efficient operational practices.

Arevon prefers candidates with a strong background in renewable energy operations, needing either six years of experience in the field or a decade in a closely related industry, alongside a solid understanding of industry regulations.

The Program Manager at Arevon coordinates with external O&M partners by supervising operations, ensuring proper outage management, providing feedback for performance improvements, and facilitating communication regarding operational issues.

In your answer, focus on specific projects you've managed, highlighting your role in overseeing operations, maximizing efficiency, and your understanding of compliance within the renewable energy sector.

Share your process for assessing needs, involving relevant stakeholders, testing your procedures, and how you ensure continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Explain your techniques for breaking down complex concepts into understandable terms, for both technical and non-technical audiences, and perhaps offer examples of past communication scenarios.

Discuss a situation where you successfully diagnosed and resolved a malfunction, detailing your problem-solving steps and how you communicated the resolution to relevant teams.

Describe your experience designing and delivering training programs for operations teams, focusing on the outcomes of those programs and how they enhanced team performance.

Outline your approach to prioritization, such as assessing project deadlines, resource availability, and impact on company revenue when determining task importance.

Provide details about your understanding of these regulatory bodies, any direct experience ensuring compliance, and how you stay updated with industry regulations.

Share an example showcasing your relationship with O&M partners, focusing on communication, mutual goals, and how you achieved success together.

List any relevant tools or software you've used, highlighting any that specifically apply to renewable energy operations or monitoring, and describe your level of expertise with them.

Discuss your methods for conducting regular audits, training staff on safety standards, and how you implement processes to adhere to safety regulations and compliance standards.