Solar Technician II

About the role

The Solar Technician II position is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining all utility scale solar plant systems. Additionally, this role supports operational support with regards to all utility scale solar plant related problems, including maintenance of inverters, tracking systems, and arrays.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and modification of utility scale solar plant Inverters.
• Maintenance and modification of utility scale solar plant tracking systems.
• Maintenance and modification of utility scale solar plant arrays including modules.
• Responsible for all plant process instrumentation.
• Responsible for maintenance of plant RTU interfaces.
• Support capital projects from a solar technician role.
• Support IT Security with NERC/CIP compliance.
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required.

Preferred: Minimum of 4 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required.

Education: Required - High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred - Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related from an accredited university.

Skills

• Must have a working knowledge of utility scale Solar Photovoltaic Electric Power Generation.
• Additional technical training specific to area of responsibility is expected.
• Working knowledge with utility scale Inverters, Tracking Systems and Solar Arrays.
• Working knowledge using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Working knowledge of utility scale solar plant development & maintenance skills.
• Working knowledge with Distributed Controls Systems.

Work Conditions

Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week where work is executed indoors, outdoors and around hot equipment. Work may be required on weekends and requires the employee to remain on call.

Competencies

• Buils Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

Benefits

Competitive Salary
401k Savings plan with company matching
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid Holiday time
Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
On-site Fitness Centers
Bonus Plan and more!

Storm Duty Requirements

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.