SOLAR TECH II

What you will do Role Overview

Responsible for the on-site operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of solar field equipment at EDPR NA’s operating solar‑energy generation site. To include but not limited to completing Lock out Tag out (LOTO), Tail Board meetings, and job‑specific documentation required to conduct solar turbine maintenance in the safest manner possible. Perform inspections of equipment, tools, and facility for compliance with EDPR policy and governmental safety and environmental regulations.

This person must be a self‑motivated, self‑starter that can work alone safely. Will require travel from the Mojave area to the Lucerne valley regularly.

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of solar field equipment and associated solar plant components, including inverters, tracker systems, transformers, substations, and switch gear.
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job‑appropriate processes and procedures and communicate through appropriate channels or implement improvements using the appropriate control management protocol.
• Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems with investors, tracker control systems, PV panels, and components.
• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions in accordance with all pertinent manufacturers' requirements.
• Effectively gather information regarding solar performance and issues.
• Diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues.
• Seek assistance when encountering issues outside the trained skill level to ensure success in the resolution.
• Comply with all pertinent environmental health and safety programs.
• Act as a safety role model; encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced.
• Identify gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment.
• Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher‑level technical staff and management.
• Promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no‑compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements.
• Work with and respond to EDPR’s Remote Operations Control Center when necessary.
• Perform QA/QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP.
• Ensure that reliable electronic communication is maintained between the solar field, substation, site office, and home office.
• Facilitate periodic equipment inspections and reporting.
• Document all work performed using computer‑based service reporting procedures (SAP).
• Adhere to effective internal controls.
• Supervise contractors on site to ensure compliance with all EDPR’s policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as required.

• 1+ years of college or technical school education, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 2 – 5 years relevant experience in solar energy or a related industry; renewable energy experience is a plus.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, SQL Server software, facility management, reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment (e.g., voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, torque equipment, alignment tools, and various hand and power tools) and with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance, including working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
• Experience with power plant operations and maintenance, solar plant operations (including power inverters specifically), high‑voltage switching, and post‑operational repair and maintenance of solar field components (preferred).
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products (preferred).
• Competency in analytical problem solving, strong communication, customer/partner relationships, and technology expertise (preferred).

Minimal, as needed.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid…