EPC Operations Training Manager

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

This role ensures that training—whether in-person or virtual—meets defined objectives by leveraging a deep technical understanding of the various topics and systems. The trainer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align training content with established standards and best practices. Additionally, this position serves as a feedback conduit, identifying gaps in standards and communicating opportunities for improvement discovered during training delivery. The EPC Operations Training Manager reports directly to the Director of Project Standards.
This role is hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Edison, NJ or Bend, OR. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Take ownership of assigned Operations business topics by partnering with subject matter experts to learn processes, standards, and business requirements, then assume responsibility for developing, maintaining, and delivering training curriculum on those topics.

• Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn complex operational concepts, project management processes, business systems, and emerging technologies, ultimately serving as the recognized training subject matter expert and trusted advisor for assigned areas of responsibility.

• Develop and facilitate project management-focused training programs supporting Operations personnel and business processes, heavily focused on:

  • Project Change Management

  • Monthly Project Forecasting

  • Contract Administration and Compliance

  • Project Controls Processes

• Create training materials, job aids, workshops, and learning paths for new and existing operational processes and systems.

• Collaborate with Talent Development and Instructional Design teams to convert business content into scalable learning solutions, including e-learning, structured learning paths, and formal training programs.

• Partner with Talent Development and business stakeholders to identify desired learning outcomes, knowledge retention requirements, and training effectiveness measures.

• Become proficient in both the functional use ("button clicking") and business purpose ("the why") of Operations project management systems, including CMiC, Ramco, Maximo, and other enterprise software platforms.

• Facilitate instructor-led, virtual, and hands-on systems training while continuously updating training materials to reflect system and process changes.

• Support a dynamic and evolving Operations organization by maintaining current knowledge of business processes across Photovoltaic (PV), High Voltage (HV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Operations Technology Solutions (OTS), Operations & Maintenance (O&M) business units and Operations Shared Services departments.

• Travel to company offices and jobsites to provide in-person training.  

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• 7+ years of commercial or utility scale EPC construction experience as either a Project/Field Engineer, Project Manager, Superintendent, Project Controller or combination thereof.

• Strong technical proficiencies with project management principles including change management, contracting, , monthly project forecasting, and ERP management software.

• Hands-on experience with an ERP software is required.  CMiC experience is preferred.

• Proficiency in virtual training tools and platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams).

• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office suite. 

• Effective organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills.

• Ability to use independent judgment; self-starting.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and work well with diverse teams.

• Strong presentation skills and experience, able to facilitate, engage and command in-person events of no less than 20 people.  

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to travel as needed to successfully fulfill responsibilities and duties.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$106,669.00 - $128,003.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J12892

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.