Operations and Maintenance Solar Technician
RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Operations & Maintenance
The Solar Farm Technician II performs preventative and corrective maintenance for all scopes of an operating power plant, including civil, mechanical, and electrical inspection and repair.
Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment
Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct inspection, maintenance, and repairs in a safe manner
Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements
Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required
Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate
Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing
Document all work and generate reports as necessary
Use Microsoft Office for communication, presentation, and documentation
Use computer software in support of maintenance and troubleshooting
Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
Respond quickly to emergencies or situations requiring immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions
Ensure site access, site HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections are performed by site protocols
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, resolution of O&M issues
Operate mobile equipment, including mowers, forklifts, tractors, excavators, and motor vehicles
Professionally represent the company with contractor and vendor relations, as well as during partnership opportunities within the community
An associate degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet is
NABCEP Certification or Electrical License
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a maintenance electrician (commercial or industrial), or 4 years of experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician performing electrical work on operating equipment, or two years experience in operations and maintenance of power , transmission, or distribution
Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance
Must be competent in power plant safety protocols
Must be competent in electrical safety
Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
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 computer printer
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
Shift work
This position is a field-based role that involves some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term , Long-Term , 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.
As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.
Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.