Utility Solar Technician III Marion, OH

Overview

Nova Source Power Services is the service partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. As an O&M-focused company with 20 years of operating experience, Nova Source has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world.

To serve our clients, we invest into our people. On hire, we assess each employee’s experience and expertise, then mentor them to grow engaging and satisfying careers.

Our turn-key services optimize each step of our clients’ project life cycles — from commissioning to decommissioning and everything in between. Our approach delivers creates success for our clients, stability for our teams, and enables us to build a world-class culture of excellence. And that’s how we empower a renewable world.

Basic

Job Functions:

• Responsible for assigned aspects of the maintenance and operation of utility scale PV power plant. Duties include monitoring PV Plant operation through SCADA, commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying AC and DC solar PV systems, including inverters, PV module arrays, transformers, switch gear, and metering systems.

• Coordinate on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
• Write and enforce work and equipment testing instructions and procedures, including normal and maintenance operating procedures.
• Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed, complete, submitted and filed.
• Attend, participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental and other areas as assigned.
• Maintain work area and site housekeeping to 5S standards.
• Verify SCADA site configuration and adhere to company vehicle maintenance and safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Perform to quarterly key performance indicators, such as actual versus expected energy generation, on-time planned maintenance, and support overall plant and equipment efficiency.
• Promote a safe work environment by adhering to company protocols and ensuring personal safety, quality and schedule adherence.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in Utility Solar Operations & Maintenance.
• Experience in operating and maintaining power plant electrical systems, SCADA and controls systems operation, troubleshooting advanced electrical components, and using procedures to perform equipment preventative and corrective maintenance preferred.
• Prior Supervisory experience a plus.

Education:

• Electrical certifications, state, journeyman, etc.
• College or technical degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Equivalent training in military, utility, or power industry a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Bending, kneeling, twisting, the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, the ability to climb ladders, and wear PPE for extended periods of time. Ability to work in high and low temperatures, sun exposure, and navigate on uneven ground on foot.
• Ability to differentiate between different colors to manage color-coded wiring.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Required Skills/

Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge in electrical safety and arc flash standards.
• Understanding of operating, switching, maintenance, safety and environmental procedures.
• Strong safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Working knowledge of industrial or power facility operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of local and national electrical codes.
• Proficiency reading and understanding Electrical schematics and prints.
• Proficient at medium & high voltage switching.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting medium voltage and high voltage equipment, including transformers, potential transformers, current transformers, breakers, relays, contractors, motors and inverters.
• Ability to retrieve relay files and documentation.
• CMMS maintenance tracking proficiency.
• Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office).
• English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects; work independently within company processes.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to complete Nova Source Technician Qualification Standards within 90 days of…