We are looking for a Solar Operations Specialist to join our growing Energy & Renewables team. This person will join a growing team dedicated to renewable and sustainable initiatives across a large portfolio and footprint across the United States. They will be primarily responsible for supporting the ongoing success of our solar initiative, which includes monitoring hundreds of systems across the US to ensure optimal performance. The successful candidate will also support a variety of other energy data monitoring campaigns, strategic vendor relationships, and incentive programs in support of Public Storages overall strategic energy objectives. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
System MonitoringContinually monitor the operating solar systems to ensure optimal performance Track actual solar production against expected productionUnderstand system alerts and performance issues while considering all factors including system issues and local environmental conditionsRoute all necessary WOs to approved vendors to address system issues timely and manage through to successful resolution Work with approved solar vendors to understand installation and PTO schedules to ensure all new systems are actively registered and visible in our monitoring system at PTOWork with the Energy and Finance teams to ensure data is accurate and provide regular executive reporting on system statusWork with the acquisitions team to understand properties with existing solar systems and engage preferred vendor to install any equipment necessary and manage through to full visibility in our monitoring platform.Manage O&M/Cleaning ContractsOversee all ongoing O&M and cleaning contracts for the operating solar portfolioContinually analyze O&M vendor capabilities in various markets and recommend local vendors where appropriate for long term O&M, annual inspections, and servicingIncentivesAwareness and intermediate understanding of the REC and incentive markets across the USRegister all properties with the relevant utility companies/AHJs once installations are generating powerEnter production data into AHJ/Utility portals at agreed intervals to register RECsTrack and monitor payments received REC sales, rebates, and other incentivesCommunity SolarLead ongoing coordination with active community solar contractsTrack and monitor payments receivedBe a single point of contact for community solar vendors to coordinate site access. Route work orders as necessary to address issues that may be affecting community solar installations
