Training & Onboarding Manager - O&M

Overview

The Training & Onboarding Manager is responsible for the successful development and execution of onboarding activities and training programs across RES' North American Operations & Maintenance portfolio. This position plays a critical role in facilitating the transition of renewable energy projects—wind, solar, and energy storage—from construction to commercial operation, while also designing and delivering structured training initiatives for field and office staff on the company's CMMS platform and O&M standards. This position will develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure that all RES O&M staff are equipped with the equipment, skills and knowledge needed to operate and maintain assets in accordance with company policy and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Delivers structured onboarding programs for site teams, with targeted training on RES operational policies, safety practices, and CMMS tools tailored to each facility and role.
• Manages the end-to-end onboarding process of renewable energy facilities into RES operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient transitions in accordance with construction contracts, O&M agreements, Owner's requirements and corporate standards.
• Serves as a central point of coordination across Construction, Asset Management, Engineering, Safety, and Compliance to establish operational readiness, ensure procedural alignment, and confirm deliverables for site acceptance.
• Supports the interpretation of complex project agreement negotiations involving owners, off-takers, contractors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring all contractual obligations are clearly defined and met during the onboarding phase.
• Monitors and reports on commissioning progress, proactively identifying delays, equipment faults, missing components, and retrofit requirements that could impact operational transition; ensures timely escalation and transparent communication with leadership.
• Manages contractor performance, safety compliance, and quality control during the onboarding process; oversees documentation and readiness for NERC and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains centralized data systems and utilizes data to develop and update processes and SOPs.
• Administers CMMS implementation and user training during onboarding, including asset structure setup, preventive maintenance, inspections, inventory, and work order management.
• Hosts training workshops and refresher sessions to reinforce procedural adoption, safety accountability, and cross-functional communication throughout the operational lifecycle.
• Collaborates with Procurement, Finance, and O&M leadership to align onboarding activities with operational budgets, equipment handover, and resource readiness.
• Represents the onboarding and training program in client engagements, audits, and business development discussions to demonstrate RES's operational excellence and commitment to workforce capability.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for CMMS capabilities and integration with RES O&M workflows.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning, operational excellence, and safety compliance through proactive training and mentoring.
• Assists in evaluating new CMMS functionalities and onboarding tools for scalability and training impact.
• Safety : Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct "at risk" behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understand standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing systems in place.

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Qualifications

Anticipated base salary range : $86,000 – $107,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. These benefits include the following :

Physical requirements and environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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ReqID : REQ-6542

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