Solar Site Lead Tech (178332)

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Solar Site Lead Technician will be responsible for the onsite operations maintenance repairs and replacement of solar field equipment at EDPR NAs operating solarenergy generation site. You will also perform Lock out Tag out (LOTO) Tail Board meetings and jobspecific documentation that is required to conduct solar maintenance in the safest manner possible. Additionally you will perform inspections of equipment tools and facility for compliance with EDPRs policy and Governmental Safety and Environmental regulations. It is necessary for this person to be a selfmotivator who can lead a team to conduct small corrective repairs and execute EDPRs solar maintenance strategy.

Main responsibilities:

Ensure proper operation and maintenance of solar field equipment and associated solar plant components including inverters tracker systems transformers PV panels substations switchgears access roads fences and security systems
Supervise a team of 1 to 4 technicians to execute preventative and corrective maintenance
Proactively look for improvement opportunities to jobappropriate processes and procedures and communicate through appropriate channels to implement improvements using the Management of Change Protocols
Read schematics in order to troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems with inverters tracker control systems PV panels and components
Perform mechanical and electrical component repair and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions in accordance with all pertinent manufacturers requirements
Effectively gather information regarding solar performance/issues
Diagnose recommend and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues
Seek assistance when encountering issues outside the trained skill level to ensure success in the resolution
Comply with all pertinent environmental health and safety programs
Act as a safety role model by encouraging and recognizing others completing safe acts and intervening when unsafe acts are being practiced
Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higherlevel technical staff and management
Promote integrity strong initiative and a nocompromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals
Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements
Work with and respond to EDPRs Remote Operations Control Center when necessary
Perform QA/QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP
Ensure that reliable electronic communication is maintained between the solar field substation site office and home office
Facilitate periodic equipment inspections and reporting
Document all work performed using computerbased service reporting procedures (SAP)
Adhere to effective internal controls
Supervise contractors onsite to ensure compliance with all EDPRs policies and procedures
Additional duties as required

Employment type

Full time

Work site

Azalea Springs Solar FarmLufkin TX

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 years of college or technical school education or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• 2 5 years relevant experience in solar energy or a related industry; renewable energy experience is a plus.
• Experience with power plant operations and maintenance solar plant operations (including power converters specifically) high voltage switching and postoperational repair and maintenance of solar field components preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to other operational sites within the US as needed

Travel:

Minimal as needed

Behavioral Requirements:

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid drivers license
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work around low and mediumvoltage equipment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on holidays and weekends and to work on short notice as needed due to oncall scheduling
• Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day 7 days a week as needed

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility:Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing sitting walking kneeling bending twisting squatting and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on solar farm sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Walking:Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on solar farm sites
• Speech/Reading:Ability to speak read and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or scheduled form
• Lifting:Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Climbing
  • Weight must be between 125 lbs. and 275 lbs. excluding equipment/gear worn when performing jobrelated tasks to be in accordance with the ANSI Fall Protection Standards.
• Vision/Hearing:Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or schedule form
• Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions:Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on solar farm sites
• Safety:Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary