Solar Technician I or II (Idaho Region)

Deriva Energy•Rogerson, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy, providing wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more than 5,100 megawatts of non-regulated renewable energy. They are seeking a Solar Technician to support their Idaho region projects. The Solar Technician is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple Deriva Solar Idaho projects on a continual/on-demand basis and to establish O&M support for new site(s) start-up as well as long-term operation and maintenance. Each site is unique, adding to the complexity of this position. The sites this role will be responsible for include Jackpot Solar - Rogerson, ID; Franklin Solar - Rogerson, ID; and Black Mesa Solar - Glenns Ferry, ID.

Requirements

High School/GED
Ability to complete Level I job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year (for Level I)
2 years related work experience (for Level II)
Ability to complete Level II job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year (for Level II)
Must be able to become proficient in the aforementioned required skills to be able to trouble shoot the varying technologies.
Ability to read and understand technical electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings.
General knowledge of high voltage equipment and ability to perform high voltage switching.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree/Technical degree or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Strong background in Electrical and Electronic Equipment troubleshooting and repair
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively direct owner and contract company associates
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate problem solving ability
Motivated to work independently
Strong organization skills
Experience using electrical test and measurement equipment
Ability to troubleshoot from schematics
Solid working knowledge of various measurement techniques
Experience with inverter controls / maintenance and photovoltaic system functionality
Experience with PLC Controls / Computer Networking
Working knowledge of Power Distribution systems
Electrical Design experience
Maximo CMMS experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Knowledge of general safety and environmental practices

Responsibilities

Perform daily operational rounds and operations activities up to and including developing and implementing complex LOTOs.
Perform inverter / array maintenance tasks.
Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks.
Perform all Lock-Out-Tag-Out tasks needed for maintenance activities including research, development, isolation, independent verification, zero energy verification and work leader duties.
Perform contractor oversight duties.
Communicate with Operations Center regarding daily plant / equipment status and maintenance.
Daily travel could include multiple site visits.
Perform rotational On-Call duties.
Perform record keeping duties concerning Environmental, Health & Safety records, spread sheets and documents.
Ability to read and understand technical OEM manuals, recommendations, and warranty agreements.
Perform startup duties necessary to commission new sites which will include but not limited to, punch list, developing procedures and PM's, system walk downs, assisting startup personnel with commissioning activities, starting/stopping units from multiple branded Control Systems.
Must have strong instrumentation, electrical / electronic controls knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and operate a photovoltaic solar plant.
Take the roll as integration lead for new sites to ensure Deriva standards are meet prior to turn over from Deriva’s construction group- this requires the ability to coordinate, time management, and thorough record keeping.
New hires must be able to become proficient in the aforementioned required skills to be able to trouble shoot the varying technologies.
Ability to read and understand technical electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings.
General knowledge of high voltage equipment and ability to perform high voltage switching.
Prepare service reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations.
Ensure a safe, event free work environment by ensuring strict adherence to company protocols.
Enforce procedures and processes in accordance with site specific O&M Standards and guidelines.
Develop and review site specific procedures.