Solar Farm Technician II

Description

• Document all work and generate reports as necessary
• Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate
• Interface with any 3rd party contractors working at our facilities
• Ensure site access, site HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections are performed by site protocols
• Represent the company in a professional manner with contractor and vendor relations, as well as during partnership opportunities within the community
• Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment
• Use Microsoft Office for communication, presentation, and documentation
• Must take ownership of responsibilies and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements
• At times, may assist with BOP activities
• Operate mobile equipment including mowers, forklift, tractor, excavator, and motor vehicles
• Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and by site operating procedures
• Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required
• Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing
• Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
• Use computer software in support of maintenance and troubleshooting
• Respond quickly to emergencies or situations requiring immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions

Requirements

• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct inspection, maintenance, and repairs in a safe manner
• Preference will be given to the candidate with experience in solar O&M
• Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
• Must be trainable
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs.
• Frequent oral and written communications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be competent in power plant safety protocols
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Must be competent in understanding the NEC
• Must be competent in electrical safety
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• First aid/CPR/AED
• Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machineries, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance
• NABCEP Certfication or Electrical License preferred
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Ability to work within tight deadlines, and evolving schedules
• Must be adaptive to new technologies and methods
• Minimum 2 years of work experience as a maintenance electrician (commercial or industrial), or minimum 4 years of experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician performing electrical work on operating equipment; or minimum 2 years experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, or distribution
• OSHA Certified
• This position is a field-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
• Must communicate verbally and orally at an extremely high level
• Available to respond to nontraditional operating hours for operations, maintenance, and emergent issues, including emergent abnormal operating conditions, execution of maintenance, tracking work orders, resolution of O&M issues

Benefits

• Shift work

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance