Renewables Tech II or III (Mule Creek)

Job Summary

The Solar Tech is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple PV plant sites located throughout Duke Energy Florida's service territory on a continual/on-demand basis, in order to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs, design change requirements, and equipment modifications and to establish O&M support for new plant(s) start-up as well as long term operation and maintenance.

Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability, work to support equipment testing schedules and assigning contracts, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational rounds and operations activities up to and including developing and implementing complex Lock-Out-Tag-Outs (LOTOs).
• This includes being competent to train to become LOTO desk qualified.
• Perform SCADA, Telecomm, inverter, battery system, and array maintenance tasks.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks.
• Perform all LOTO tasks needed for maintenance activities including research, development, isolation, independent verification, zero energy verification and work leader duties.
• Communicate with Operations Centers (RROC, TCC, ECC) regarding daily plant/ equipment status and maintenance.
• Daily travel could include multiple site visits.
• Perform rotational On-Call duties in support of Peak and Baseload generation needs.
• Record keeping duties concerning Environmental, Health & Safety records, spread sheets and documents.
• Able to read and understand technical OEM manuals, recommendations, and warranty agreements.
• Perform startup duties necessary to commission new sites which will include but not limited to, punch list, developing procedures and PM's, system walk downs, assisting startup personnel with commissioning activities, starting/stopping units from multiple branded Control Systems.
• Take the role as integration lead for new sites to ensure RRE standards are met prior to turn over from Duke's construction group.
• Must have strong instrumentation, electrical/electronic controls knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and operate a photovoltaic solar plant and/or battery storage site.
• Ensure a safe, event-free work environment by ensuring strict adherence to company protocols.
• Enforce procedures and processes in accordance with site specific O&M Standards and guidelines.
• Develop and review site specific procedures.
• Understand and enforce BES site requirements.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1 or more years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV systems experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems
• Associate's degree or Technical Certification /Training in the electrical field with a year or more experience, preferably in power plant or related technical industry.
• Previous experience working with inverters, electrical design, Maximo CMMS, centralized SCADA/EMS control systems and associated network devices;
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code
• 5 or more years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written;
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems;
• Ability to work independently;
• Familiar with electrical test and measuring equipment.
• Able to train and develop employees in lower levels of this job title.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1 or more years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV systems experience

Travel Requirements

• 5-15%