Solar Farm Technician Associate

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area : Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration : Non-Exempt

The Associate, Solar Technician monitors solar & energy storage farms' availability and ensures mechanical and electrical maintenance is performed when necessary to maintain established safety and operating targets. This position is responsible for executing daily scheduling philosophy, utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by planning, with a focus on maximizing generation and ensuring work is prioritized and completed.

Role Responsibilities :

Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV & battery storage electrical equipment

Ensure that all assigned maintenance tasks are performed safely and by site operating procedures established for Storage / Solar PV sites

Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA's, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner

Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures

Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements

Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required

Perform maintenance on BESS, trackers, inverters, and other PV electrical equipment as assigned by the Site Supervisor or Lead

Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate

Perform current and voltage readings as necessary

Document all work and generate reports as necessary

Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment

At times, may assist with BOP activities

Use available tools to monitor energy output and 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

All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Experiences :

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Associate degree in engineering or related Science from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet preferred

Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, and distribution. Preference will be given to the candidate with some renewable energy experience, preferably solar and battery storage.

Unrestricted driver license in good standing

Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site

Must be skilled in at least one of the following : power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substations maintenance; power plant safety protocols

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

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

Frequent oral and written communications

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe

First aid / CPR / AED

OSHA Certified

Shift work

This position is a combined field and office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations

Physical Requirements :

Work in extreme weather conditions

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

Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned

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

Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range : The hourly base range for this position in California is $25.93 - $35.09. The listed hourly range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

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 90305. 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.