Solar Farm Technician ll

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area : Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration : Non-Exempt

The Solar Farm Technician II is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance across all scopes of an operating power plant. This includes civil, mechanical, and electrical inspection and repair, as well as instrumentation and control (I&C). The role also involves operational duties such as monitoring, controlling, and trending, ensuring proactive work to maximize productivity and generation with a focus on safety and maximizing generation, and ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed.

Role Responsibilities :

Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment

Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and by site operating procedures

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

Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job job-appropriate processes and procedures

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

At times, may assist with BOP activities

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

All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Experiences :

High School diploma or equivalent required

An Associate degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet is preferred

Current Nevada State PV Installers licence

NABCEP Certfication or Electrical License preferred

An unrestricted driver's license in good standing required

Minimum 2 years' 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 2 years' experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, or distribution

Experience in solar operations and maintenance a plus

Skilled in power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance as well as substation maintenance

Must be competent in power plant safety protocols

Must be competent in electrical safety

Must be competent in understanding the NEC

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 and evolving schedules

Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Routine operation of a computer / tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Complete required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe

First aid / CPR / AED

OSHA Certified

Shift work

Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable and trainable

Adaptive to new technologies and methods

Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task concerning discovering new opportunities for corrective work

Physical Requirements :

This position is a field-based role that involves some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day

Ability to push / pull / lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs.

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 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.

Apply with just a few clicks : ad code 91098. Any questions? Contact HR : rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE's team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation's growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE's energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

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. As the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., you'll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.