Process Engineer

5 days ago
Full time role
Hybrid · San Diego, CA, US... more

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The Process Engineer (Operations Business Practices) is responsible for cross functional collaboration identifying and generating process mapping for administrative and field operations business processes for multiple business units including, Utility EPC (all processes), and shared processes between the Utility EPC, HV, and OTS business units. The Process Engineer leverages past PV experience, either administrative or field, to assist with executing responsibilities and duties. The Process Engineer reports directly to the Sr. Project Controls Manager.

Position can be Hybrid or Remote.

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:

  • Partner with SMEs from differing business units to identify administrative and field operations business processes.

  • Conduct onsite observations to observe and identify field operations business processes.

  • Leverages advanced knowledge to complete analyses of identified business processes and workflow.  

  • Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on interviews, observations, and identified process improvements.

  • Develops and continuously refines business process mapping for the complete project lifecycle and detailed breakouts for each identified process.

  • Acts as team lead for process improvement initiatives.

  • Solicits and evaluates feedback to determine appropriate actions.

  • Creates, delivers, and provides presentations on proposed business process improvements and enhancements.

  • Writes clear and detailed documentation for complex business processes.

  • Establishes, tracks, and holds stakeholders responsible for deliverable timelines.

  • Ensures all new best practices or new processes are integrated into process maps and identified to appropriate training entity.

  • Develop process layouts and workflows.

  • Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently. 

  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience with utility scale PV plant construction as either a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Superintendent, Process Engineer or combination thereof.

  • Firsthand experience of a project’s lifecycle from mobilization to demobilization, including commissioning & closeout.

  • Previous experience with critical business processes including but not limited to; monthly subcontractor and owner invoicing, executing subcontractor and owner change orders, monthly profit/loss forecasting, material receiving tracking, installed materials tracking, meeting minutes.

  • Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as Lucid Charts or Visio. 

  • Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills.

  • Ability to use independent judgment; self-starting.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for identifying process inefficiencies and proposing solutions.

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

  • 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 (estimated to be two-times quarterly).

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:

$77,448.00-$96,804.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

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