Renewable Maintenance Specialist​/Senior Specialist; Foothills - Yuma, AZ

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest‑serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

The Renewable Maintenance Specialist / Senior Specialist assumes direct responsibility for maintaining a variety of APS owned Solar and BESS assets located throughout the state of Arizona. Responsibilities include but are not limited to installation, commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying solar photovoltaic systems, BESS systems and utilizing DAS and SCADA communication systems. Performs tasks in accordance with Operating and Maintenance procedures and associated vendor and manufacturer technical procedures.

Provides technical support for operating and maintaining Solar and BESS assets from 2 KWac to 168 MWac. Provides technical direction to less experienced Renewables Maintenance Specialists. Position requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, twisting and undertaking awkward positions. Requires statewide travel on a regular basis.

• Knowledge of general electricity and electrical theory.
• Demonstrated experience working with communications equipment (DAS), testing equipment (e.g., various Fluke meters, IV Curve, IR Camera, Megger Testing, Solmetric Eye), construction and technical repair standards required.
• Proficiency in 480 VAC, 1 000 VDC, electronics, computers, mechanics and or hydraulics with hands‑on experience with electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently or as a lead member of the team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills along with PC skills in a Windows‑based environment.
• Demonstrated ability and understanding of electrical/electronic blueprint designs, schematics and red‑line new construction drawings.
• In‑depth working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), Accident Prevention Manual (APM) and Maintenance/Construction standards.
• Able to use PI displays for assessing solar plant operating status.
• Ability to push firmware and software operating systems into inverters.
  
  Achievement of, or ability to obtain, level 1 and 2 training from inverter manufacturers within the first twelve months of employment to ensure ability to troubleshoot/work on inverters.
• Ability to operate all functions of inverters and clear most problems.
• Able to perform all recommended preventative maintenance on all solar equipment on utility/DE plants and utilize Maximo to access data, enter information on work orders.
• Experience using infrared equipment to check for loose connections or hot spots, working with and analyzing DC electrical system problems.