Solar Operations Technician – Henrietta Solar Project
About The Position
Looking for a new challenge? Join the growing solar industry as a Solar Operations Technician at the Henrietta Solar Project near Lemoore, CA. The project is located on approximately 670 acres in Kings County, California and produces 100 megawatts of electricity. 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, including supporting other remote solar sites. 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, weekends and holidays. Pursuant to California law, the reasonable wage expectation for this position is $ 35.58/hr - $51.13/hr.
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
- Solar Utility Scale Inverter maintenance experience preferred (i.e. Advanced Energy, TMEIC, SMA, Power Electronics)
- Strong technical background in electrical and electronic devices and equipment
- Instrumentation experience is a plus; Photovoltaic and experience with inverters or variable speed drives is desired
- 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 POET (Post Offer Employment Test) physical examination test
- Must be able to pass pre-employment skills testing: TECH - Technician Occupations
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills; effective collaboration within a team
- Capability to manage complex and high-pressure situations, with adaptability to changing work conditions
- Availability for a 24/7 schedule, which may include holiday and night shifts as required
- Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
- Intentional Inclusion - We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities and shareholders.
- Act with Integrity - We act with honesty, respect and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.
- Superior Performance - We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors and the environment.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical background is highly preferred
- 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
- Supporting other remote solar sites
- 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
- Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
- This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
- A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
