APPLICANTS ONLY - NO RECRUITERS PLEASE Harvest Solar, an equal opportunity employer, is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. With in-house design, engineering, installation, and manufacturing, Harvest Solar is a pivotal turnkey operation that believes in expanding energy independence today to achieve a sustainable future for tomorrow. We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best‐in‐class service, products, and experience. Salary The salary range for this role is $90,000.00 to 100,000.00 USD, salary commensurate with experience. An Annual Bonus Target representing 5% of your annual base salary/annual wages is paid based on meeting both organizational and individual targets. Purpose of Position Under the direction of the Director of Project Management and in full compliance with the employee handbook and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, the Solar Project Manager (SPM) will perform all duties outlined in this position description. The ideal candidate will oversee the Project Managers that are leading each construction site while also supervising the Installation work force to meet all schedule requirements, oversee and maintain a safe and clean work environment throughout the installation process and oversee and provide leadership for the Installation personnel. Support problem solving and continuous improvement activities and provide financial feedback and any other support required by the Vice President of Operations. Major Responsibilities of Position • Lead by example in all areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction and customer satisfaction. • Enforce company rules and regulations, taking disciplinary action when necessary and coordinating with Human Resources. • Instruct and assist employees to install in a safe and productive manner while adhering to quality requirements. • Maintain a clean, safe work area and job site. • Coordinate all sub-contractors, LV electrical, MV electrical, Surveyor, concrete, temporary labor, civil inspectors and Miss Dig. • Assist in scheduling the work force and installation projects. • Ensure that employees are properly trained to safely install quality solar arrays. • Ensure all necessary materials are on hand to install in a productive manner. • Document all accidents and file required reports. • Assist in hiring/staffing employees as required to meet the needs of the installation schedule. • Evaluate the new job packets for cost savings and process improvements. • Ensure that customer and internal quality standards are achieved on new jobs and maintain properly documented evidence. • Promote and maintain good customer and supplier relationships. • Work with Purchasing to order material/supplies in a timely manner and maintain appropriate inventory levels. • Initiate continuous improvement methodology with installation team members. • Key contact person for any issues with customers or suppliers while on a jobsite. • Schedule and perform routine maintenance requirements on company owned equipment. • Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. • Other duties as assigned. THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS. Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes) • Ability to work in a team environment. • Proven record of continuous improvement in Quality, Productivity, Safety and Housekeeping. • Basic understanding of and the ability to operate all job-related equipment, company owned and rented. • Excellent leadership, analytic, organizational and interpersonal skills. • Ability to train, motivate and evaluate departmental personnel. • Ability to handle and organize multi-task assignments with accuracy and in a timely manner. • Must be able to obtain a valid and appropriate driver's license (CDL) to maintain employment. • Must have full range or mobility in upper and lower body; ability to work in various positions & environments, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time. • Professional appearance and excellent customer service. Educational and Certification Background Valid State Driver's License, required. Ability to obtain CDL certification, preferred Bachelor’s degree in construction management, required. Master’s degree, preferred. 10+ years of Construction, Installation and Quality Systems experience, required. Experience dealing with utility scale projects of 5 Mega Watts or higher or behind the meter Commercial/Industrial projects, preferred. AC and DC electrical installation experience, preferred. NABCEP Certified Installation Professional, required. Training and fee assistance is available. MIOSHA 30 Certification, required. Training assistance is available. Work Environment • Office Environment 50% of the time: Busy office with frequent interruptions and multi-tasking required; standard office equipment is available including Microsoft Office • Day travel Required 50% of the time to support job sites and customers. • Over Night Travel Required 25% of the time to support job sites and customers. Benefit Offerings Harvest Solar employees are eligible for the following benefits programs: Immediately After Hire • Nine Paid Holidays per Year. Including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve. • Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year. Unused vacation can be paid out and/or up to 40 unused hours can be rolled over at year end. The First of the Month after the Date of Hire: • Health Insurance. The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family). • Option 1: UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus HSA 2000 Plan • Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers. • Preventive care covered 100% when received in-network. • Tier 1 Providers provide members the greatest value. • HSA compatible health plan. An HSA is a tax-deductible savings account used in conjunction with the health plan. Contribution limits are determined by the IRS. Harvest Solar will make the following weekly deposit into your HSA account based on the coverage options: Associate: $10.64; Associate & Spouse: $27.25; Associate & Child(ren): $21.65; Family: $37.55 • Option 2: UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus 500 Plan • Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers. • Preventive care covered 100% when received in-network. • Tier 1 Providers provide members the greatest value. • Not an HSA compatible health plan). • Dental Insurance The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family). • Vision Insurance: The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family). • Group Life Insurance: $50,000.00 of group life insurance, with and Accident Death clause. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar • Group Short Term Disability: 60% of your earnings, with a $1,000.00 weekly maximum, are available for injury or illness after a seven-day waiting period. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar. • Voluntary Supplemental Programs: Accident, Critical illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available at the associate’s expense. Plans are organized through Allstate and premiums are paid through payroll deduction. At 90 Days of Employment: • Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 Hours are available each year on January 1. PTO Is available to assist you in managing your time off work for personal appointments. PTO does not rollover, nor is it paid out at the end of the year, unused PTO is forfeited. In the first year of employment available hours are prorated based on your date of hire. The First of the Month After 90-Days of Employment: • Harvest Solar 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate. The plan is administered by Vestwell. Auto enrolled contribution is invested in a “Retire-On-Time” plan. Once enrolled, the associate may make changes that include: • Increasing the Deferral Rate to the Applicable IRS Limits: A company match is available. When the associate defers 3%, Harvest Solar matches 3%. When the associate defers 4%, the Harvest Solar the first 3.5%. When the associate defers 5%, Harvest Solar matches the first 4%. • Changing the Account Type: Both a pre-tax and Roth account is available. • Changing the Investment Type: The plan offers standard plans to address risk or age of retirement, or the associate can customize their own investment.
See More Details >>Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn. Geronimo Power is seeking a Lead Technician to join our team. The Lead Technician provides the onsite day to day direction for the safe and reliable operation of the 125MW Jackson Solar plant in Jackson County, MI. The Lead Technician will perform maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment on solar generation plant, and leads in all areas of plant operations as directed by the Area Manager with a focus on which focus on safety, reliability and fiscal responsibility. The Lead Technician will report to the Area Manager. Responsibilities • Ensure the solar plant provides maximum availability/reliability in a safe, economical, and proactive manner by providing direction and supervision to operations personnel. • Ensure strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs. • Participate in and promote job/work package safety analysis, job site safety observations, audits, safety meetings, safety training, and injury/event assessment. • Manage day to day activities of the site completing all scheduled preventative work in a timely manner and performing corrective maintenance. • Tracking all activities at site and ensure documentation is filed as needed, specifically withing the company’s computerized maintenance management system. • Ensure execution of work schedule by planning day to day activities and coordinating outages. • Assist with performing QA/QC of the project while still in the construction phase and ensure successful transition from construction to operations. • Assist in the set up site for proper tooling, inventory, spare parts, and other equipment necessary to perform efficiently and effectively. • Assist the Area Manager to administer warranties. Submit and track warranty claims. Track all on loan parts and reconcile with appropriate parties • Participate in root cause analysis • Operate and maintain equipment, including HV equipment, combiner systems, Inverters, pad mount transformers, panel, etc. • Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical control systems and components. • Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements. Includes PV panels, inverter components, string inverters, met tower equipment, tracker components, or other. • Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with equipment maintenance manuals. • Adhere to effective internal controls. • Assist in Inventory control and ensure all WO’s are completed daily with accuracy • Assist in performing cycle counts of inventory • Set up sites for proper tooling, inventory, spare parts, and other equipment necessary to perform efficiently and effectively. • Assist the Area Manager to administer warranties. Submit and track warranty claims. Track all on loan parts and reconcile with appropriate parties • Assist with capital improvement programs and retrofits. • Assist with vegetation management as needed and determined by the Area Manager. • Occasional travel to other plants (local and further away) to support maintenance, troubleshooting, retrofits support other campaigns or for training. • Other duties as assigned Qualifications • Four-year college degree or technical school certificate; or 3 years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. • At least 3 years’ experience in electrical facility operations and maintenance, experience within the renewable industry and specifically solar is preferred • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. • Computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools. • Self-directed, motivated, goal oriented, and mission driven with a positive attitude. • Valid Driver's License & ability to work in adverse weather conditions and travel between site locations. Additional travel may be required on occasion. • Ability to work around low and medium voltage. • Proficient interpreting electrical schematics and prints. • Must live withing 60 miles or a 60 minute drive of the primary plant location. • Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice Preference may be given to candidates with the following: • Experience in solar plant or other power plant operations. • Experience managing people • Master or Journeyman electrical license certified. • Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching & ability to run test equipment for troubleshooting. • Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). • Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice to maintain plant operations. • Willingness to travel basis or as determined by the Area Manager for repairs and maintenance of equipment. Pay Range for the posted level: Minimum of $42.00 – 50.00 per hour. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.
See More Details >>Solar technology has been around for decades, so why has the industry recently exploded? Solar costs less than traditional utility power providing immediate and long-term cost savings yielding it to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation. We are a Michigan-based renewable energy company specializing in providing cost-effective solar solutions for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers. With in-house design, engineering, installation, and manufacturing capabilities, we are a pivotal turnkey operation committed to expanding energy independence today for a sustainable future tomorrow. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, we welcome and value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best?in?class service, products, and experience. We are seeking a Solar Commercial Project Manager based in Jackson, MI, responsible for overseeing multiple residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of both internal and external stakeholders. We Offer a competitive salary of $100-130k plus a bonus, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with a match, a company vehicle, and PTO Focus Areas • Effectively communicate with customers and subcontractors to ensure clear understanding of project goals and requirements. • Manage the budget and schedule of assigned projects, from inception to closeout, while striving to achieve 100% customer satisfaction. • Perform risk analysis and forecasting to minimize negative impacts on company objectives. • Utilize knowledge of system delivery milestones to optimize costs. • Oversee and negotiate with multiple subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution. • Independently manage solar construction projects of various sizes and complexities, adhering to company processes and procedures. • Understand and utilize project management processes and tools, including scheduling, financial reporting and analyzing contracts. • Manage all financial aspects of projects, including budget tracking, financial reporting, and mitigation of changes. • Address client and subcontractor concerns promptly and effectively. • Facilitate and lead productive meetings to drive project progress. • Works with utilities for interconnection applications, job-related power outages, and job site inspections. • Collaborates with local townships and counties for zoning and permitting applications. • Prepare project baseline schedules and updates and utilize data to substantiate delays and impacts. • Track field productivity and implement corrective actions to protect project budgets and profits. • Be mindful of project safety, assisting in regular audits and investigations, and contributing positively to the company's safety culture. • Identify project impacts and delays, notify stakeholders per contract requirements, and prepare detailed documentation for claims submission. • Proactively solve problems, understand root causes, develop solutions, and ensure implementation. • Manage complex project concepts to achieve successful outcomes. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in directly related discipline. Two years of directly related experience may substitute for one year of university degree. • Three to five years project management experience specifically in solar power. • MIOSHA Certification, i.e., OSHA 30, etc. • Valid State Driver’s License, required. • 50% day travel, and 25% overnight travel
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Jackson, MI typically involves starting with a Registered Apprenticeship Program, which combines hands-on experience with technical instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. These programs last about four to five years and require a minimum of 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of technical instruction annually. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 279,447 solar professionals nationwide, with a significant presence in Michigan, and projects a 10% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Jackson earn an average of $1,000 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $7,000 weekly. Training programs, community colleges, and industry associations help aspiring solar professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
