Renewables Tech , II, III - Raleigh Region

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Renewables Technicians are primarily responsible for providing support to inverter-based resources (I ) at multiple RRE Solar and/or Battery Storage sites in the Carolinas on a continual/on-demand basis and to establish O&M support for new-site start-up as well as long term operation and maintenance. It is important to note that each site is unique, adding to the complexity of the position.

The ideal candidate will be located between New Hill, Raleigh, Knightdale, Rocky Mount and Wilson, NC.

Below are the essential functions & responsibilities of this position including but not limited to:

• Perform daily operational rounds and operations activities up to and including developing and implementing complex Lock-Out-Tag-Outs (LOTOs). This includes being competent to train to become LOTO desk qualified
• Perform SCADA, telecomm, inverter, battery system, and array maintenance tasks.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks.
• Perform all LOTO tasks needed for maintenance activities including research, development, isolation, independent verification, zero energy verification and work leader duties.
• Perform contractor oversight duties.
• Communicate with Operations Centers (RROC, TCC, ECC) regarding daily plant/ equipment status and maintenance. Daily travel could include multiple site visits.
• Perform rotational On-Call duties in support of Peak and Baseload generation needs.
• Perform record keeping duties concerning Environmental, Health & Safety records, spread sheets and documents.
• Ability to read and understand technical OEM manuals, recommendations, and warranty agreements
• Perform startup duties necessary to commission new sites which will include but not limited to, punch list, developing procedures and PM's, system walk downs, assisting startup personnel with commissioning activities, starting/stopping units from multiple branded Control Systems.
• Must have strong instrumentation, electrical/electronic controls knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and operate a photovoltaic solar plant and/or battery storage site
• Take the role as integration lead for new sites to ensure RRE standards are met prior to turn over from Duke's construction group. This requires the ability to coordinate, time management, and thorough record keeping
• New hires must be able to become proficient in the aforementioned required skills to be able to trouble shoot the varying technologies
• Ability to read and understand technical electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings
• General knowledge of high voltage equipment and ability to perform high voltage switching
• Prepare service reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations
• Ensure a safe, event-free work environment by ensuring strict adherence to company protocols
• Enforce procedures and processes in accordance with site specific O&M Standards and guidelines
• Develop and review site specific procedures.
• Understand and enforce BES site requirements.
• This position requires 50% domestic regional travel

Basic/Required Qualifications
- Renewables Tech I

• Technical or Associates Degree
• In Lieu of Technical or Associates degree / HS Diploma or GED and 2 years related experience

Basic/ Required Qualifications – Renewables Tech II

• Technical or Associates Degree
• One year of related experience
• In Lieu of Technical or Associates degree / HS Diploma or GED and 3 years related experience

Basic / Required Qualifications – Renewables Tech III

• Technical or Associates Degree
• Three years of relevant experience
• In Lieu of Technical or Associates degree / HS Diploma or GED and 3 years related experience

Specific Requirements

• This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an…