Technical Operations Manager
As a subsidiary of Hanwha Energy, a global energy solutions company, Hanwha Convergence USA Corp. provides reliable Smart Factory Solution, Factory Automation, and renewable energy O&M (Operations and Maintenance) services to semi-conductor manufacturing as well as solar PV & battery energy storage system (BESS) power generation clients. Hanwha Convergence is an affiliate of Hanwha Group, which is the 7th largest business conglomerate in Korea. Hanwha Group is a world leader in solar energy and a Fortune Global 500 company.
Position Summary: . We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Technical Operations Manager to support and enhance the performance of Hanwha Convergence Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Division. This role is responsible for analyzing O&M operations, optimizing productivity and efficiency, and driving continuous improvement through SOP development and performance insights. The ideal candidate will serve as a key liaison between field operations, business development, and R&D teams to ensure operational excellence across all solar O&M initiatives.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Department Oversight
- Lead and manage the Technical Operations Group, including direct supervision of group members.
- Define team objectives, allocate tasks, and ensure efficient collaboration across functions to support O&M operations.
- Oversee professional development, performance evaluations, and resource planning for technical staff.
Operations Performance & Process Improvement
- Analyze overall O&M operations, productivity, and efficiency within Hanwha Convergence’s O&M Division.
- Oversee and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for power plant performance (Availability Guarantee, Performance Ratio and more), ensuring alignment with internal targets and customer expectations.
- Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), performance objectives, quality control standards, and operational policies.
- Coordinate with internal business development and O&M teams to drive improvements through performance analysis.
Field Operations & Commissioning Support
- Lead implementing O&M Contract obligations on performance reports.
- Work closely with the Remote Operations Center (ROC) for the implementation of daily customer reports and updates.
- Coordinate field operations and support the commissioning process for new solar PV, BESS plants and facilities.
- Analyze system integrity and operational efficiency, underperformance issues for customer-owned assets.
- Lead and support O&M analysis projects and assist corporate clients in implementing system and technology updates.
Technology & Trend Analysis
- Conduct technology trend analysis related to utility-scale O&M and green energy control systems.
- Facilitate technical feedback between Hanwha Convergence field teams and the R&D team at headquarters to drive continuous improvement in service quality.
Technical Marketing & Customer Interface
- Support business development teams with data-driven insights related to customer O&M needs and expectations.
- Assist in preparing technical recommendations, performance reports, and business development proposals.
- Collaborate with customers’ technical teams to ensure alignment between their operational goals and Hanwha Convergence’s service capabilities.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field preferred.
- Experience leading technical teams or overseeing cross-functional project teams is strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in solar energy, BESS operations, technical analysis, or O&M coordination.
- Familiarity with PV, BESS systems, commissioning processes, and performance analysis tools.
- Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Proficient in Excel, project management tools, and data reporting platforms is a must.
- Working knowledge of industry standards, codes, and safety regulations (e.g., NERC CIP) is a plus.
- Ability to interpret SCADA data, performance KPIs, and generate actionable insights from large data sets.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
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