Aypa Power · 2 days ago
Senior Director, Operations Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expAypa Power is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects. The Senior Director - Operations Engineering will oversee engineering operations for renewable energy projects, focusing on optimizing performance and ensuring technical excellence across battery energy storage systems and solar assets.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
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
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Operations Engineering of utility-scale renewable energy projects
Bachelor's Degree – Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Master's Degree a plus
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
Benefits
Excellent health care/dental/vision
401k matching
Unlimited vacation
Paid parental leave
Other health/wellness benefits
Company
Aypa Power
Aypa Power builds, owns, and manages large-scale renewable energy projects to enhance grid stability and reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.71BKey Investors
ING Capital LLC
2025-05-01Debt Financing· $400M
2024-12-31Debt Financing· $190M
2024-12-11Debt Financing· $281.27M
Leadership Team
Moe Hajabed
Chief Executive Officer
Swaraj Jammalamadaka
Chief Technology Officer
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