O&M Site Technician I- Stampede Solar

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions. As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada. For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

About the role

This position will perform intermediate work at renewable energy projects including solar PV and energy storage power plants. You will independently maintain, test, and troubleshoot AC and DC circuits ranging from medium voltage 34.5kV to 12VDC. The equipment you will maintain includes station service electrical equipment such as motors and motor controls, electrical switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar PV panels, panel tracking mechanisms, BESS systems, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting, power supplies, HVAC systems, security systems, and battery support systems. You will troubleshoot and overhaul such equipment and perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Independently test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a range of moderately complex issues with solar or BESS equipment.
• Replace solar PV power plant related electrical equipment with some autonomy.
• Test, maintain, troubleshoot, and replace battery energy storage power plant related electrical equipment.
• Perform plant related preventative, reactive, and predictive maintenance scheduled by the Site Manager and/or Lead Technician.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and safe maintenance activities.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations, such as first aid, fall arrest, and electrical safety training, while working with electrical equipment.
• Proficiently read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and maintenance performed as needed.
• Apply reliability-based maintenance processes and work towards certifications such as CMRT/CMRP.
• Gain technical information from reading electrical schematics, vendor information, and applicable codes.
• Respond to and resolve unplanned time-sensitive equipment and site repair activities.

Requirements

• Technical School preferred, High School diploma or equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-2 years of related experience.
• Electrical experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment such as Digital Multimeters, Amp Clamps, and Insulation Testers.
• Ability to read electrical plan sets, equipment manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Basic understanding of electrical principles, theory, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Willingness to work night shift, overtime, and on-call including weekends and holidays when required.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) and ability to learn other internal applications.
• Learn LOTO (Lockout-Tagout) principles and apply them when performing work on mechanical and simple electrical equipment.
• Use Ammeter to perform current and voltage readings as necessary.
• Willingness and ability to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consistently in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Willingness to learn Job Safety Analysis and how to perform Safety Observations.
• Ability and willingness to travel for training and/or site support as needed.
• Availability of safe and reliable transportation to and from the job site and a residence within a 1-hour drive of assigned plant location.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally safely lift up to 50 lbs. (assisted when needed).
• Safely use unpowered and powered hand tools.
• A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states and a clean driving record:
  • In the last 3 years: no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations, and no reckless driving incidents.
  • In the last 5 years: no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.

Benefits

• Affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• Retirement benefits including a 401k with a 100% match on the first 4% of contributions (fully vested as of day one).
• Flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and professional development allowance.
• Generous PTO including 4 weeks of vacation annually, personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time.
• Paid leave programs.
• Opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.