Renewables Tech ,II,III - Central Region; Florida

Position: Renewables Tech I,II,III - Central Region (Florida)
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** Depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

**** Successful candidates for these positions will temporarily be located at a solar site within the region. Permanent work location will be the Hogeye solar site which is located near Lake Panasoffkee in Sumter County Fl.
**** Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels:  First Level
** Employees at this level solve problems with general supervision.  Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.  
** Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels:  Second Level
** Employees at this level solve more complex problems with some supervision.  Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.
** Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels:  Third Level
** Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve.

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* Job Title:

** Renewables Tech I, II, III
** Job Code:
** J9916, J9915, J9914
** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt - Bargaining Unit
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* Job Summary:

** The Renewables Tech is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple PV plant sites located throughout Duke Energy Florida's service territory on a continual/on-demand basis, in order to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs, design change requirements, and equipment modifications and to establish O&M support for new plant(s) start-up as well as long term operation and maintenance.  Role will include work scheduling, maintenance, equipment installation, and start-up support.  

Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability, work to support equipment testing schedules and assigning contracts, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality.

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* Responsibilities and Duties:

*** Troubleshoot, resolve equipment issues
* Design change requirements, and equipment modifications
* Scheduling maintenance, installation, and start-up support.
* Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability
* Support equipment testing schedules and assigning contract testers, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality
* Ensures compliance with all operational, environmental and other regulatory and policy compliance requirements.  Monitors station environmental, health and safety objectives and ensures they are met
* Provides leadership and accountability in order to achieve desired safety results (Lock Out Tag Out compliance, safety meeting attendance, contractor oversight, safety policies/procedures, work practices, etc.)
** Basic/

Required Qualifications:

*** High School Diploma or GED
* 0-1 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.
* Valid driver's license
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Associates Degree or Technical Certification /Training in the electrical field with a year or more experience, preferably in power plant or related technical industry.
* 2 years technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems
* Working knowledge of power distribution systems
* Previous experience working with inverters, electrical design, Maximo CMMS, centralized SCADA/EMS control systems and associated network devices.
* Knowledge of National Electrical Code
* 5 or more years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems  experience.
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* Working Conditions:

*** Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
* Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, extended hours, nights, weekends and maintain flexibility as plant conditions and events require.
* Must be able to wear personal…