Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aypa Power is a Blackstone portfolio company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects across North America. The Senior Director, Operations Engineering leads engineering operations for BESS and solar assets, overseeing technical operations, optimization, performance management, safety, compliance, and lifecycle support. The role also manages operational strategy, root cause analysis, OT engineering, asset transitions, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Operations Engineering team supporting utility-scale BESS and solar assets across their lifecycle – from commissioning to decommissioning
- Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize energy production, asset availability, and safety
- Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term operational planning, budgeting, and technology roadmap development
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime
- Oversee Operation Technology (OT) engineering team for SCADA and network design, configuration, management and commissioning on multiple projects
- Oversee performance analysis of BESS and renewable energy systems using SCADA, EMS, and data analytics platforms
- Provide technical oversight for troubleshooting complex system issues, including inverter performance, substation operations, battery degradation, and thermal management
- Guide engineering teams in evaluating asset performance KPIs and implementing predictive maintenance protocols
- Ensure safe and compliant operations in accordance with regulatory, OEM, and environmental standards
- Assist in conducting regular internal compliance audits and risk assessments, ensuring adherence to all NERC Standards and CIP requirements and other applicable regulations
- Support the transition of new projects from EPC to operations, ensuring operability, documentation, and training readiness
- Interface with project development, design, and EPC teams to ensure operational requirements are considered in design phases
- Other duties as required or assigned
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in Operations Engineering of utility-scale renewable energy projects
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Hands-on experience with SCADA, EMS, substation/transmission systems, and regulatory compliance
- Experience transitioning projects from EPC to operations
- Ability to lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- The ability to work in the United States is a requirement
- Travel: 20%
- Bachelor's Degree – Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Master's Degree a plus
Benefits
- An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the overall success of the business
- Excellent health care, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k matching
- Unlimited vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Other health/wellness benefits
- Remote (USA)
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