Solar Operations Technician – Garland Solar
About The Position
Join the growing solar industry as a Solar Operations Technician at the Garland Solar Facility near Rosamond, CA. Technicians will also support the Garland BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), Gaskell West, and Adobe Solar Facilities in Kern County, CA. The responsibilities include operating and maintaining utility scale solar photovoltaic electric systems as well as monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing the plant's electrical and mechanical equipment and various other duties. In addition, the successful candidates will maintain plant maintenance records in the computer-based work order system, Maximo®, and participate in the plant system owner program. The candidate will need to have the willingness to serve on any Operations Review Board (ORB) action teams when required. Shift work required, including nights.
Requirements
- HS Graduate or Equivalent
- 2-year College/Technical Degree or equivalent relevant work experience required
- Electrical background is highly preferred
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment are required
- Strong technical background in electrical and electronic devices and equipment
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with little to no direction as well as possess an ability to follow directions when required
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to apply principle of logical thinking and deal with situations that will be encountered
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required
- Must be able to learn how to independently operate a solar plant and communicate effectively with plant stakeholders
- Ability to perform physically demanding activities (i.e. climbing stairs and ladders, lifting heavy equipment) while working safely in all types of weather
- Must be able to pass pre-employment skills testing: TECH - Technician Occupations
Nice To Haves
- Solar Utility Scale Inverter maintenance experience preferred (i.e. Advanced Energy, TMEIC, SMA, Power Electronics)
- Instrumentation experience is a plus
- Photovoltaic and experience with inverters or variable speed drives is desired
Responsibilities
- Operating and maintaining utility scale solar photovoltaic electric systems
- Monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing the plant's electrical and mechanical equipment
- Maintaining plant maintenance records in the computer-based work order system, Maximo®
- Participating in the plant system owner program
- Serving on any Operations Review Board (ORB) action teams when required
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
- Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
- Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
