Case Study - Oscar Energy
Client Needs Background
Sector: Energy, Solar, BESS, etc.
Location: Manhattan, NYC
Role: VP of Solar/BESS O&M
Oscar Energy partnered with a leading renewable energy company to help them find a senior leadership role to oversee their Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) operations. The challenge was finding a candidate based in New York City, who could work in-office three days a week, and was willing to regularly travel to project sites outside the city.
Key Pain Points
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The client required a candidate with senior-level experience in both Solar and BESS operations who could manage multiple large-scale projects and teams while overseeing overall operational efficiency.
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The role involved regular travel to project sites, many within driving distance of NYC. However, the candidate needed to own a car and be comfortable with commuting outside the city, which further narrowed the pool of qualified candidates.
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The position required the candidate to be in the New York City office three days per week, making it challenging to find someone comfortable with a full-time, on-site role in a market favoring remote work.
Solution
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We focused on sourcing professionals with senior-level expertise in Solar and BESS operations, with a history of successfully managing multiple projects and leading teams in renewable energy sectors.
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Candidates were fully informed about the role’s unique in-office and travel requirements from the outset. We filtered applicants to ensure that only those comfortable with the in-office schedule and regular travel commitments were shortlisted.
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Using Oscar's proprietary tools and vast network, we conducted a thorough screening process to identify candidates who not only possessed the required technical expertise but also the logistical flexibility needed for the role.
Key outcomes
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The swift placement allowed the client to maintain project timelines and operational efficiency across their portfolio.
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The candidate was well-prepared to manage both the in-office expectations and regular travel to project sites.
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The hired candidate had over 10 years of leadership experience in renewable energy operations, making them an ideal fit for the role.
Conclusion
Oscar Energy’s expertise in the renewable energy sector and our tailored recruitment strategies enabled this client to overcome a complex hiring challenge. Our team successfully placed a VP of Solar/BESS O&M who could seamlessly manage both office responsibilities and project oversight.