Solar Supervisor

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Responsible for the oversight and supervision of monitoring, attending and operating all equipment at the Tri‑State operated solar facilities. Also responsible for performing skilled maintenance work to inspect, install, remove and repair electronic, control equipment, electrical and electro‑mechanical equipment in a safe, logical and efficient manner complying with all electrical codes and safety regulations. Supports the plant manager in operating a solar generating facility in conformance with facility’s Power Purchase Agreements, Operating Agreements, plant procedures, environmental regulations and safety procedures with minimal guidance or assistance.

Keeps the plant manager fully informed of plant operating status, unusual conditions and faulty equipment.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

Hiring Salary Range: $106,000–$135,000. Actual compensation offer may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education and/or skill level.

• Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious and safe manner.
• Assure operational efficiency, unit reliability and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Maintain and execute tactical processes in a team‑oriented, multi‑discipline environment.
• Ensure all plant equipment troubleshooting is completed, equipment is maintained and repaired, including instrumentation, control systems, mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ensure predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance is accomplished.
• Execute equipment tag‑outs as required under the direction of the Plant Manager.
• This position involves overtime, callouts, outage work, weekend, and holiday work.

• Operations – operation of a solar photovoltaic power plant, monitoring and operating plant equipment, responding to plant upset events and emergencies, taking and recording equipment and instrumentation readings, and manually and remotely operating necessary equipment.
• Electrical Maintenance – troubleshooting and correcting electrical maintenance problems, including switch gear, motors, breakers and plant wiring. Familiar with high‑tech electronic test equipment and precision test instruments. Completion of electrical technical training required.
• Instrument & Control – troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, tuning, and replacing sophisticated I&C equipment and components. Maintain plant equipment and components. Maintain plant Distributed Control System and related equipment. Completion of extensive technical training in modern I&C work required.
• Mechanical Maintenance – troubleshooting and correcting mechanical problems. Completion of mechanical technical training required.
• Because Tri‑State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• Because Tri‑State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Planning: ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; develop scopes, plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workloads; measure and evaluate performance against established goals.
• Time management: ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and…