Solar Farm Technician II

Overview

RWE Clean Energy, LLC is hiring for the Solar Farm Technician II role. To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent.

Functional area:

Operations & Maintenance;
Power Plants. Remuneration:
Non-Exempt.

• 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 required to conduct inspection, maintenance, and repairs safely
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities to 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, forklift, tractor, excavator, and motor vehicles
• Represent the company in a professional manner with contractor and vendor relations, as well as during partnership opportunities within the community
• All other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet preferred
• NABCEP Certification or Electrical License preferred
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of work experience as a maintenance electrician (commercial or industrial), or minimum 4 years as a multi-craft maintenance technician performing electrical work on operating equipment; or minimum 2 years in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, or distribution
• Preference will be given to candidates with solar O&M experience
• Must be skilled in at least one of: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance, substation maintenance
• Must be competent in power plant safety protocols and electrical safety
• Must be competent in understanding the NEC
• Knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and evolving schedules
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machines
• Frequent oral and written communications
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
• First aid/CPR/AED
• OSHA Certified
• Must be trainable and adaptable to new technologies and methods
• Must take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task for opportunities for corrective work
• Must communicate verbally and orally at a high level

• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
• Field-based role with some travel to other RWECE office and field locations

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education…