Regional Field Service Manager

Brief Description of Sunnova Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is an industry-leading adaptive energy services company focused on making clean energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable for homeowners and businesses. At Sunnova, we embrace diverse perspectives, vibrant creativity and forward-thinkers who share our zeal for a sustainable future. A career with us means pushing beyond traditional limits, exploring new horizons, collaborating with like-minded peers, and transforming the energy industry for the better. If you're excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we encourage you to apply! The Regional Field Service Manager Position Sunnova Energy is searching for a Regional Field Service Manager for our Maintenance and Service group. Sunnova owns and maintains a distributed fleet of residential solar systems across 30+ states and several U.S. territories. The Regional Field Service Manager's primary responsibility is to lead the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) activities in a specific territory to maintain the performance of the solar systems, track contractual obligation conformance, provide excellent customer service, ensure a smooth workflow, and optimally performing solar systems. Responsibilities * Manages team of field service managers, field service supervisors, and foremen to execute an operational plan to complete all system warranty repairs and service requests within service levels and cost. * Create and execute strategies to achieve service level targets for system repairs by coordinating materials, inventory, fleet vehicles, technicians, and maintenance requirements. * Serves as the Responsible Managing Employee in designated region/state. * Leads coordination of field activities to service the systems, either by internal resources or partner technicians * Recommend and champion product and service trainings to improve regional performance. * Accountable for work order KPIs; response time, resource allotment, duration, and first visit resolution. * Communicates opportunities and recommendations for modification or improvements to processes to assure optimum efficiency of the company assets. * Manages inventory for designated region with focus on maintaining sufficient inventory to balance reduce costs and reduce truck rolls * Responsible for development and management of service order completion strategy to reduce costs, reduce service visits, reduce time to closure, and increase customer satisfaction. * Improves customer satisfaction with field service as measured by customer surveys Requirements * Minimum Requirements * High School Diploma (or GED) * Electrical Training * Master Electrician License, or equivalent, in state of residency * 10 - 15+ years' related experience * 8 - 10+ years' manager experience with multiple layers of direct reports * Current, valid Driver's license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Report * Bilingual - English and Spanish * Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience * Ability and willingness to obtain master electrician license in other states and maintain qualifying agent status for multiple states * Working knowledge of * Extensive customer service skills * Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Strong problem-solving skills * Computer and Computer program skills such as Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and Outlook * Strong home construction or residential electric knowledge * Strong written communication skills to communicate with all levels of management * Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task * Excellent judgment in customer relations and managing company resources * Ability to work as a team member and interact with other departments * Ability to work under pressure with strict time deadlines * Working Conditions * Remote position working in the field * 10% estimated travel time; location varies with jobsite * Driving Required? Yes * Physical Requirements * Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; assistance may be provided for * oversized items * Able to sit, stand, walk, and drive for up to 8 hours at a time * Work postures include reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, and handling objects above/below the shoulder Benefits * Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match. * Competitive compensation & annual bonus * Company vehicle and corporate card provided * Paid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental Leave * Cell phone allowance for many roles * Free access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health provider All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. 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Created: 2025-02-27