Journeyman Electrician Job Price area,Utah USA,Engineering

As a Plant Manager/Journeyman Electrician, you are responsible for supervising ongoing field services support to solar, battery storage (BESS) or other renewable energy systems on a continual/on-demand basis in order to optimize equipment performance, troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues, support emergency repairs and other provide ongoing O&M compliance support. In this role you will assist with/and schedule all routine site inspections, maintenance projects, equipment & system testing, and other project compliance, troubleshoot or restoration matters.

Plant Managers regularly participate in field support, training, and project safety orientations/classes in order to develop skills and technical expertise in one or multiple disciplines including PV array, inverter, medium voltage, BESS and other solar services.

The Plant Manager will be responsible for utility scale operations for the GREC 800MW AC + PV/BESS in Price. UT. GREC is a site, consisting of BESS / PV technology, primarily from vendors such as Tesla, Sungrow, Waaree, BYD, CATL. This position will have 7 direct reports.
The target start date for this position will be 01/05/2026. QE Solar will train you for 4 weeks at one of our other Utility Operations locations. We ask that you are available to travel during your training period, and then Plant Manager duties will begin 01/31/2026. Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair systems failures on existing solar sites, identify and correct potential issues that may impact site performance in the future. Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform regular preventative maintenance on a variety of solar, BESS and other project equipment. Support field teams and clients via oversight/support of warranty matters regarding equipment and systems for use or replacement. Installs, removes, troubleshoots and the maintenance of solar, BESS and other related electrical equipment.

Manage field teams (both internal and external) performing work on site. Maintain scheduling of all internal field personnel. Assist in managing contractual and regulatory compliance for the plant.

Ensure a safe, event-free work environment through strict adherence to company and client protocols, safety procedures and regulations. Ensure compliance with all site specific plans, manuals, and safety requirements/safe best practices (e.g. lock-out/tag-out compliance, JHA completion, LDL testing, and compliance with all company safety policies or procedures and work practices).

Prepare service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations. Provide reports, written and oral communication in a timely and complete fashion.

Communicate with company leadership, project leads/managers, clients and third-party sub-contractors to ensure timely resolution to all required activities;

Knowledge

Power generation systems (preferably Substations, PV and BESS), proficiency with SCADA/PPC.

Skills

Troubleshooting, Mechanical and Electrical repair.

Abilities

Teamwork, Personnel Management, Problem Solving.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift over 25/50/80 lbs.

Working Conditions

Outdoors.

Required Education

High School or Technical School Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Veterans or military experienced candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Preferred Education

4-year applicable degree.

Required Experience

2+ years of specialist, technical experience with solar, BESS, or other renewable systems. Experience with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS).

Preferred Experience

4 years technical experience as a Plant Manager or Field Engineer in power generation;
Experience working with 600v‑1500v systems;
Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE and current NFPA‑70e requirements;
Proficient with technology and computing programs/platforms; C&I/Utility Scale solar/BESS work experience;
Experience with operations of solar sites and/or project maintenance and compliance.

Required License

UT Journeyman License.

Preferred Certifications

Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers’ certifications (e.g., Sun Grow, Power Electronics, Solectria, BYD, etc.) a plus.
Thermography certifications (Level
1).
IT/networking skills:
Familiarity with RS485, Modbus, TCP/IP, etc.
NABCEP PV Installer Certification.
Minimum OSHA 10/30 Certification.
Completion of NFPA 70E courses.
CPR/First Aid.

Additional Details

Workplace Type:
On‑site.
Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 Per Year.
Employment Type:

Full‑time.
Location:

Price, UT, United States.

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