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Potentia Renewables Inc. is a Canadian renewable energy company that develops, constructs, and operates solar and wind projects. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Position Title Site Operations Manager Skyview BESS Location Skyview BESS Project Site, Spencerville, Ontario (approximately 45 minutes south of Ottawa). Fulltime onsite. Department Operations Reporting Relationships The Site Operations Manager reports to the Director of Operations and has no direct reports. Accountabilities and Key Functions The Site Operations Manager is the senior onsite authority responsible for the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of the Skyview Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily site operations to ensure safe and reliable performance. Manage MV/HV electrical systems, substation equipment, and BOP infrastructure. Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities. Lead the site safety program and ensure regulatory compliance. Supervise contractors and onsite staff. Monitor plant performance and respond to alarms and outages. Maintain site documentation, reports, and operational records. Act as onsite point of contact for OEMs, utilities, regulators, and emergency services. Lead emergency response and site preparedness. Substation, MV/HV & BOP Oversight Provide operational leadership for MV collection system, auxiliary power systems, grounding systems, control room systems, and SCADA interfaces. Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance across all BOP systems. Review and approve testing, inspections, thermography, and electrical maintenance records. Ensure site infrastructure, roads, drainage, fencing, buildings, and stormwater systems comply with permits and best practices. Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Leadership Act as the site Responsible Person for HSE compliance. Implement and enforce the site safety program, including HV/MV electrical safety, LOTO and energized work controls, lithiumion battery risk awareness, fire detection and suppression, and contractor safety compliance. Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, contractor orientations, site audits, and inspections. Ensure compliance with ESA, AHJs, Fire Marshal requirements, environmental permits, SWPPP/EMP, and utility interconnection agreements. Lead incident investigations, rootcause analysis, and corrective actions. Maintenance & Contractor Management Plan, coordinate, and oversee all onsite O&M activities, including preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, testing, and grounds/facility upkeep. Supervise contractors and service providers, ensuring scope compliance, safety adherence, and quality workmanship. Review and approve work orders, service reports, and maintenance records. Maintain site readiness for OEM interventions under LTSA agreements. Lead and develop a small onsite operations team (12 members), assigning daily tasks and ensuring training, competency, and safety compliance. Build a strong operational culture focused on safety, reliability, and accountability. OEM, Utility & Stakeholder Interface Serve as the onsite point of contact for BESS and PCS OEM service teams, EMS and SCADA providers, utility operators, system operators, inspectors, regulators, and emergency responders. Coordinate scheduled testing, outages, and compliance activities. Manage site access, inductions, and stakeholder communications. Documentation, Reporting & Asset Support Maintain accurate site records, including operating logs, maintenance history, safety documentation, drawings, manuals, and permits. Provide regular reports on site performance, availability, safety metrics, incidents, and maintenance execution/backlog. Support asset management and engineering teams with operational insights. Emergency Response & Site Readiness Lead onsite response for emergency and abnormal conditions, such as electrical faults, battery incidents, and severe weather impacts. Coordinate with remote operations, OEM emergency teams, and local emergency services. Maintain emergency response plans, drills, and preparedness activities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 5+ years experience in utilityscale power generation, substations, or energy infrastructure operations. Handson experience with MV/HV electrical systems, substation operations and maintenance, industrial plant operations, contractor supervision, and safety leadership in highrisk electrical environments. Experience working with OEM service providers under LTSAstyle arrangements. Comfortable acting as onsite authority during outages and emergency conditions. Preferred Qualifications Experience operating utilityscale BESS, substations, or renewable energy facilities. Electrical trade certification (Red Seal Electrician, Power Engineer, CET, or equivalent). Familiarity with Ontario regulatory environment (ESA, AHJs, utilities). OEM training related to BESS, PCS, EMS, or fire systems. Strong safetyfirst leadership mindset. High accountability for plant performance. Excellent organizational and planning skills. Clear communicator with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Calm and decisive under pressure. Ability to lead small teams and multiple contractors. Working Conditions Fulltime onsite role with relocation required. Oncall rotation for emergencies and critical events. Industrial environment with regular exposure to MV/HV electrical equipment. Compensation Base salary range: $130,000 $145,000 CAD. Target annual bonus: 10% target bonus. Compensation varies based on experience and qualifications. Benefits Extended health and dental benefits. RRSP matching program. Paid parental leave. 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