Renewables Tech I,II,III - South Region (Florida)

Duke Energy Corporation•DeBary, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. Successful candidates for these positions will temporarily be located at a solar site within the region. Permanent work locations will be as follows: 1 incumbent at the Nova solar site in near Cocoa, FL, 1 incumbent at the Wewahotee solar site near Cocoa, FL, and 1 incumbent at the Bull Creek solar site near Cocoa, FL. Once these new solar sites are commissioned, incumbents will be transferred to their permanent work locations. Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels: First Level Employees at this level solve problems with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures. Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels: Second Level Employees at this level solve more complex problems with some supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels: Third Level Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. The Renewables Tech is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple PV plant sites located throughout Duke Energy Florida's service territory on a continual/on-demand basis, in order to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs, design change requirements, and equipment modifications and to establish O&M support for new plant(s) start-up as well as long term operation and maintenance. Role will include work scheduling, maintenance, equipment installation, and start-up support. Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability, work to support equipment testing schedules and assigning contracts, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
0-1 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.
Valid driver's license
Successful completion of the MASS test
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or Technical Certification /Training in the electrical field with a year or more experience, preferably in power plant or related technical industry.
2 years technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems
Working knowledge of power distribution systems
Previous experience working with inverters, electrical design, Maximo CMMS, centralized SCADA/EMS control systems and associated network devices.
Knowledge of National Electrical Code
5 or more years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, resolve equipment issues
Design change requirements, and equipment modifications
Scheduling maintenance, installation, and start-up support.
Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability
Support equipment testing schedules and assigning contract testers, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality
Ensures compliance with all operational, environmental and other regulatory and policy compliance requirements.
Monitors station environmental, health and safety objectives and ensures they are met
Provides leadership and accountability in order to achieve desired safety results (Lock Out Tag Out compliance, safety meeting attendance, contractor oversight, safety policies/procedures, work practices, etc.)

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