Solar Farm Technician II

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen•Uvalde, TX

13h

About The Position

The Solar Farm Technician II is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance across all scopes of an operating power plant. This includes civil, mechanical, and electrical inspection and repair, as well as instrumentation and control (I&C). The role also involves operational duties such as monitoring, controlling, and trending, ensuring proactive work to maximize productivity and generation with a focus on safety and maximizing generation, and ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
An unrestricted driver's license in good standing required
Minimum 2 years’ work experience as a maintenance electrician (commercial or industrial), or 4 years of experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician performing electrical work on operating equipment; or 2 years’ experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, or distribution
Experience in solar operations and maintenance a plus
Skilled in power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance as well as substation maintenance
Must be competent in power plant safety protocols
Must be competent in electrical safety
Must be competent in understanding the NEC
Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
Ability to work within tight deadlines and evolving schedules
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Complete required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
First aid/CPR/AED OSHA Certified
Shift work
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable and trainable
Adaptive to new technologies and methods
Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task concerning discovering new opportunities for corrective work
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs.
This position is a field-based role that involves some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites

Nice To Haves

An Associates degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet is preferred
NABCEP Certfication or Electrical License preferred

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.