I & E; Solar Technician

Brief Description

The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) / Solar Technician designs, develops, executes, and oversees electrical or mechanical control systems for a geothermal power plant with a focus on the solar field, and will also review plant processes and designs improvements in efficiency.

• Operates, maintains, and/or diagnoses issues with solar inverters, transformers, modules, wiring, combiner boxes, foundations, trackers, and associated structures.
• Supports mechanical maintenance for the geothermal power plant and wellfield equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all site electrical equipment.
• Completes electrical equipment rounds and control electrical site documentation.
• Calibrates and operates voltage, megger, infrared, and ultrasonic analog and transmitter test equipment.
• Reviews electrical plans for retrofits and plant projects.
• Manages electrical testing and protective relaying testing program.
• Provides technical support and assistance for Cyrq operations, maintenance, and business development.
• Assists with root cause analysis for failures and safety incidents.
• Develops control philosophies and cause & effect documentation.
• Completes redlining and updating of plant one-lines, schematics, electrical distribution, wiring diagrams and other electrical and controls related documentation including control philosophies and cause and effect documentation.

• Adheres to, supports, and helps enforce all company safety and environmental rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assists with causality control measures during plant upset conditions, including containment, control, and corrective actions.
• Completes all required safety, process, equipment, or related trainings by deadlines.

• High School Diploma or equivalent education. Associate or higher or technical certification in Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of experience managing electrical systems in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient with industry codes and standards including NEC and NFPA
• Proficient with configuring and modifying control logic in PLC, VFD configurations, and HMI graphics.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet plant and outage demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, while demonstrating responsible behavior and attention to detail
• Ability to sit, stand, walk moderate distances, twist, stoop/bend, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, push, pull, and climb stairs or ladders regularly.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate remote environments, indoor /outdoor work, wildlife, possible dust, dirt and wind, including any weather typical for all seasons in southern California, Nevada and/or Utah.
• Ability to don all forms of required Personal Protective Equipment and work at heights of up to 60’.
• Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Hazen, Nevada

Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with an immediate 5% company match and no vesting requirement, company paid short- and long-term disability insurance, pay holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.

Cryq Energy’s Mission Is To Harness The Heat Of The Earth To Create Clean Energy While Pursuing The Highest Standards Of Health, Safety, And Sustainability. We Believe In a Future Fueled By Renewable Energy And Are Driving The Transition To That Vision. Our Primary Values Are

• Safety - Ensuring everyone goes home the way they arrived.
• Respect - For each other and the planet.
• Personal Accountability - A sense of urgency and desire to learn from mistakes.
• Results-orientation - Being resourceful, rigorous, and responsive.
• Collaboration - Through teamwork across geographies and functions.