Renewables Technician II/III (Charlie Creek Solar)

Duke Energy Corporation•Myakka City, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Job Title: Solar Tech II Job Code: J9915 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt - Bargaining Unit Job Summary The Solar 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
1-3 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.
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. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

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.)