PV Solar Field Tech Leader - Key Energy Storage

PV Solar Field Tech Leader - Key Energy Storage

Location(s): HURON, CA, US, 93234

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 91131

Next Era Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

The PV Solar Field Tech Leader is a key role responsible for leading and overseeing a team of PV solar field technicians. As a leader in the field, you will ensure the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. The PV Solar Field Tech Leader will play a critical role in ensuring the success of solar projects and maintaining high standards of performance and safety.

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of PV solar field technicians, ensuring teamwork, collaboration, and a positive work environment. Coach and mentor team members while promoting professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to plan and execute PV solar projects, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety guidelines. Coordinate team activities and allocate resources effectively.
• Oversee the testing, commissioning, and maintenance of PV solar systems, including modules, inverters, racking systems, and electrical components. Ensure compliance with design specifications and technical standards.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with PV solar systems. Lead repair and maintenance activities, ensuring timely resolution of problems to minimize downtime and maximize system performance.
• Maintain a strong safety culture on-site, promoting adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular safety trainings, inspections, and audits to minimize workplace hazards and foster a safe working environment.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, equipment inventory, maintenance schedules, and repairs. Prepare and submit comprehensive reports to management, highlighting project progress, issues, and recommendations.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure proper installation, operation, and maintenance of PV solar systems. Perform inspections and quality checks to verify compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and contractors to procure equipment, tools, and materials required for PV solar projects. Manage relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate performance to ensure high-quality services and timely deliveries.

The Site Technician will support the Regional Manager or designee to ensure the perfect execution of the PGD processes. Site Technicians in a solar region perform duties in the following but are not limited to safety, contractor management, electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, overall site operations, asset management and regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management.

• Reliability engineering
• Warranty management
• Operation and basic maintenance
• Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs
• Safety and Environmental program stewardship
• Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
  
  Business duties and Inventory management
• Regulatory compliance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience:
  
  5+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Licensed Electrician
• Licensed Master Electrician
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

The estimated base pay for this position is $92,800.00 to $ per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to…