Solar Farm Technician Associate

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Technician Associate monitors the Solar & Energy Storage farm’s availability and ensures mechanical and electrical maintenance is being performed when necessary to maintain established safety and operating targets. Responsible for executing daily scheduling philosophy utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by planning, with a focus on maximizing generation and ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed.

• Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV & battery storage electrical equipment
• Ensure that all assigned maintenance tasks are performed safely and in accordance with site operating procedures established for Storage/Solar PV sites
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities in job-appropriate processes and procedures
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements
• Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required
• Perform maintenance on BESS, trackers, inverters, and other PV electrical equipment as assigned by the Site Supervisor or Lead
• Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate
• Perform current and voltage readings as necessary
• Document all work and generate reports as necessary
• Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
• At times, may assist with BOP activities
• Use available tools to monitor energy output and respond quickly to emergencies or situations requiring immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions
• Ensure site protocols perform site access, site HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections
• Interface with any 3rd party contractors working at our facilities
• Available to respond to nontraditional operating hours for operations, maintenance, and emergent issues, including emergent abnormal operating conditions, execution of maintenance, tracking work orders, and resolution of O&M issues
• All other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in engineering or related Science from an accredited US school, other than correspondence or internet preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, and distribution. Preference will be given to the candidate with some experience in renewable energy, preferably solar and battery storage is required
• Unrestricted driver's license in good standing required
• Willing to relocate to within a 1-hour drive of the site
• Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical, and mechanical equipment maintenance; substations maintenance; power plant safety protocols
• Work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs.
• Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and a computer printer
• Frequent oral and written communications
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
• First aid/CPR/AED preferred
• OSHA Certified preferred
• HVAC Certified preferred

• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
• Must pass physical fitness tests required for the company
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites
• Ability…