Renewable Energy Technician- Solar

Scope of Position

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s Power Flex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

Under the direction of the site manager, this position is responsible for conducting preventative maintenance of wind turbines and/or photovoltaic power energy storage systems; and, under the supervision of an experienced technician, conducts troubleshooting and repairs. This position is expected to work safely under all circumstances and to seek guidance for any work for which they are unfamiliar or do not feel competent to perform safely.

In the field:

• Performs preventative maintenance on wind turbines, utility scale photovoltaic power plants and storage systems.
• Under the supervision of an experienced technician, performs troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades/ revisions to a broad range of equipment in the renewable industry.
• Properly completes Job Safety Assessments, applies LOTOs by following LOTO plans & procedures, identifies & reports all safety hazards on jobsite and suggest improvements, and attends safety meetings.
• Participates in the 24hr/weekly “On Call” rotation & work outside business hours when needed.
• Attends safety and technical training required for this position.

Administrative duties, such as documenting completed jobs, implementing supply orders. Complete daily work orders, time tracking and any other required paperwork for the specific project/assignment.

Other duties as assigned.

Education/

Experience:

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 to 2 years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Must meet Qualified Electrical Worker standards.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Must possess a valid current driver’s license and successfully meet organizational requirements to operate motor vehicles.
• Requires basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components of wind turbines/ photovoltaic power and energy storage systems.
• Familiar with CSA Z462 / NFPA 70E and able to identify the appropriate PPE required for specific tasks and environments.
• Requires basic understanding of schematics and can use a multi-meter correctly.
• Able to demonstrate basic computer knowledge.
• Able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Successfully complete applicable safety and technical training program for the entry level technician.
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak clearly in English.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Due to weight restrictions associated with life‑saving fall‑arrest equipment employees are required to wear while working at heights, maximum employee weight (for Wind only) must not exceed 285 lbs. Employee weight is subject to review at any time throughout employment and required annually at a minimum.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
  
  Be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and be able to reach with hands and arms.
  
  Possess good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for working with small parts and tools.
  
  Possess good vision and hearing to frequently detect potential hazards and communicate…