Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician I
Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician I
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Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Solar O&M Tech I
Reports To: Solar O&M Supervisor
Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Asset Management & Operations
FLSA Status: NonExempt Position Type: FullTime
Location: Florida Project Site FL1 & FL2
THE COMPANY
THE CHALLENGE
This position reports to the Solar O&M Supervisor. The Solar O&M Tech I will be Responsible for assigned aspects of the maintenance and operation of utility scale PV power plant. Duties include supervised monitoring PV Plant operation through SCADA commissioning testing inspecting troubleshooting repairing and modifying AC and DC solar PV systems including inverters PV modules transformers switchgears trackers and metering systems.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices.
- Ensure a safe work environment by strict adherence to company protocols.
- Attend participate in and pass all assigned training in safety environmental and other areas as assigned.
- Responsible for personal safety quality and schedule adherence.
- Comply with Job Hazard Analysis PreJob Brief and LockOutTagOut procedures.
- Understanding of electrical safety and arc flash standards.
- Ability to follow operating switching maintenance safety and environmental procedures.
- Knowledge of local and national electrical codes.
- Basic understanding of Electrical schematics and electrical principles.
- With oversight able to retrieve relay files and submit to engineering for review.
- Utilize CMMS systems for maintenance tracking.
- Under supervision performs testing using IV Curve Tracers Power Quality Meters Insulation Resistance Testers Multimeters and other equipment as needed
- With supervision be responsible for various preventative and corrective maintenance work including measuring reading testing and performing maintenance procedures on all site components.
- Keep track of quality quantity and stock levels of all materials on the sites
- Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) are required.
- Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed complete submitted and filed.
- Maintain the Plants vegetation requirements; by use of mechanical and or chemical in accordance with site regulations.
- Communicate crossfunctionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant issues.
- Maintain work area and site housecleaning to company standards
- Must be available for night overtime weekend and holiday work as required.
- May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Other duties as assigned.
THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED
High School Diploma or GED required. College or technical degree preferred. Electrical certifications state journeyman etc. a plus.
- One (1) year of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation transmission and/or distribution.
- Demonstrated understanding of power plant EH&S compliance operations and maintenance.
- Must have a safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis.
- Excellent writing and verbal skills.
- Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Some level of technical knowledge of PV Inverters and tracking systems.
- Ability to anticipate and accept changes in the organization and adapt to meet new requirements.
- Effective time management and organizational skill; keen multitasking capabilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a crossfunctional team.
- Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history.
THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Hazardous conditions include working in confined spaces exposure to bloodborne pathogens exposure to energized electrical equipment and working in extreme hot and cold conditions.
- The work may require providing first aid/CPR. This requires maintenance of First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- The work will require irregular work hours depending upon the required response of site operations to address the unpredictable needs of the solar plant.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel/composite toed shoes gloves safety glasses hearing protection protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
- Will sit stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift
- Will lift push or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
THE TEAM
The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability adaptability collaboration and excellence. At Onward Energy we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame.
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Performing this job without full/focused attention may cause serious injury or even fatality. The position functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer phone and scanner/photocopier.
THE TOTAL REWARDS
If you require accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to .
EEO STATEMENT:
Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
