Senior Solar Farm Technician

About the role

The Senior Solar Farm Technician is responsible for the on-site safety and generation of renewable energy at all plants in their geographical region portfolio. The role involves operating, maintaining, and monitoring solar assets and energy infrastructure projects through collaboration with RWE Americas' Operators, Engineers, Asset Managers, Project Managers, and on-site Subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Plant Operations
• Oversee production of renewable energy at all plants in a particular region, ensuring that plants operate within design parameters in a reliable, safe, and efficient manner
• Maintain production metrics to ensure plants are meeting performance expectations
• Coordinate and resolve operational abnormalities
• Plant Maintenance
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance, and repair of plant components including BOP “Balance of Plant”; troubleshoot and resolve problems that may arise
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance, as required by applicable contracts, agreements, or procedures, to ensure long term profitability, plant reliability and risk minimization
• Technical Support
• Perform operational analysis as required to support Asset Management and Project Development
• Create, review, and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports
• Technical Expertise
• Stay abreast of regulations, codes, and standards as they relate to the industry
• Develop relationships with suppliers that result in beneficial synergies
• General
• Manage contractors as required, act as local RWE liaison, develop long range plans and work with local civic groups as required

Requirements and Experiences

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• NABCEP Certification or Electrical License preferred
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a related renewable energy field
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in power plant operations environment
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in troubleshooting and maintenance, or supervising maintenance of medium voltage, high voltage, collection, transmission, and substation systems
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Preference will be given to the candidate with renewable energy experience, preferably solar
• 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
• 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
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
• 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
• Must be trainable
• Must be adaptive to new technologies and methods
• Must take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work
• Must communicate verbally and orally at an extremely high level

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Short-term incentives