Maintenance Operator - Solar

Entergy•The Woodlands, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Entergy is currently seeking a site maintenance operator to support our Sunflower Solar Site reporting to the regional Team Leader. This role will require the technician to report to the site daily to perform inspections and maintenance of the equipment in the solar field. Responsible for performing operating functions which includes monitoring and operating solar plant equipment, has an understanding of power systems, troubleshooting equipment, and isolating and safety tagging equipment for maintenance activities. Is familiar with plant environmental procedures and ensure the site operates to those standards. Operate and maintain the site while maintaining a high level of Safety, Reliability, Efficiency and cost. This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma.
0 - 2 years of experience in an operations or similar field or entry level with a background in Process Technology or Instrumentation (for Maintenance Operator I - II).
2 - 3 years of experience in an operations or similar field or entry level with a background in Process Technology or Instrumentation (for Maintenance Operator III).
3 years of experience in an operations or similar field (for Maintenance Operator).
Knowledge of the elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in solar plants.
The ability to lift 100 lbs.
The ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
The ability to climb scaffolds, stairs and ladders.
Must be Team Oriented and Self-Motivated.
Must possess the initiative to perform task independently, provide timely and concise feedback upon request.
Possess a winning attitude to achieve Departmental, Plant and Corporate Goals.
Basic computer knowledge to obtain the required skills needed to use the Entergy Fossil Applications Time and Labor (Electronic Timesheet Application) and AIMM (Maintenance Management System).
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position.
Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Process Technology/Instrumentation college degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience in electrical, instrumentation and controls or a similar field.
Power plant and or maintenance experience.
Equipment operation experience.
PV systems or related.

Responsibilities

Performing operating functions which includes monitoring of equipment, understanding power plant systems, and performing routine maintenance.
Perform routine inspections of the site equipment to include inverters, transformers, modules, trackers, weather stations, and soil monitoring stations.
Maintain records and documentation of site activities, visitors, substation work, battery logs, and generator operation.
Coordinate with component manufacturers who will perform troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance.
Perform daily field sweeps to verify tracker systems are functioning properly and identify faulty components for replacement.
Ensure site safety for all personnel and equipment.
Perform basic part replacement, basic troubleshooting, cleaning of equipment and scheduled array inspections of the home runs, connectors, modules, and tracker system.
Comply with environmental rules and regulations.
Follow safety policies, practices and procedures.
Be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.