Assistant Field Operations Manager

Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 annually, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonuses (estimated minimum of $20,000 annually) About the Role EM Energy Services is a quickly growing renewable and alternative energy company looking for an experienced, licensed electrician to lead field execution across our solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), EV charging, and LED retrofit project portfolio. This role reports to the Director of Construction and is based out of Leawood, KS, with continual travel required (75–80% of the time) to project sites across the central United States — roughly spanning from Colorado to Tennessee and North Dakota to Texas. This is a pivotal role in helping establish the policies and procedures that will guide our construction crews going forward. You'll oversee projects ranging from small commercial installations to large commercial/industrial and community solar/small utility-scale projects, supervising a mix of internal crews and temporary labor to ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, and to code. As a foundational member of our construction operations, you'll have the opportunity to directly shape how our field teams operate — and as the company grows, there is significant room for advancement for someone who excels in this ground-floor role. We encourage all candidates who meet the mandatory requirements and some of the preferred and bonus qualifications below to apply, even if you don't check every box. Manage all on-site aspects of solar PV, BESS, EV charging, and LED retrofit installations from mobilization through close-out Supervise internal employees, temporary labor, or a combination of both on active job sites Ensure work complies with NEC, local AHJ requirements, and company safety standards Coordinate scheduling, material readiness, and crew logistics across multiple concurrent project sites Serve as the on-site technical authority for troubleshooting electrical, PV, and BESS system issues Support quality control and commissioning activities across project types Communicate project status, risks, and field issues to project management and leadership Communicate effectively with office staff to coordinate scheduling, logistics, and project needs Mentor and develop field crew members, reinforcing safety culture and technical best practices Maintain parts and tool inventories Active electrician's license, minimum Journeyman (non-negotiable) Willingness and ability to travel 75–80% of the time, including extended stays away from home Willingness to complete additional training and testing as needed to obtain electrical licensure in multiple states and jurisdictions 5+ years of hands-on solar PV installation experience ~2+ years of BESS installation experience ~3+ years in a supervisory/management role ~1+ years of EV charger installation experience Bonus Requirements ~ 10+ years in the electrical field ~ Experience with MW+ scale BESS projects ~ Experience with commercial EV charging station installation ~ Experience with community solar or utility-scale interconnection requirements Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions Ability to travel extensively, including extended stays away from home Health, Dental, and Vision insurance ~ Life insurance ~Bonuses based on project completion and efficiency ~ Licensing and continuing education reimbursement ~ New skills/certifications reimbursement ~ Travel per diem Dental insurance ~ Health insurance ~ Life insurance ~ Dental insurance ~ Flexible schedule ~ Retirement plan   Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: Yes