Solar Technician III - Operations

Description

SUMMARY
The Solar Technician III is responsible for the operation of site equipment and systems on multiple plants in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally correct manner. Performs safe and reliable operation of the Solar PV and Battery facility equipment and other power plant systems. Performs inspection of watch, operation, and troubleshooting of all site equipment and systems. Optimize site performance in full compliance with operating agreements, all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executes site permitting processes, including ensuring completeness of pre-job safety briefs, and managing LOTO process.
• Observe and monitor overall site operations, ensuring power production is maintained at optimal level and efficiency.
• Cookordinate with Operating Control Team, off-takers, and suppliers to ensure safe and optimal operations.
• Report normal, abnormal, or emergency plant conditions to site Leadership and Management.
• Take all necessary corrective action(s) in accordance with established policy, procedure, or at the direction of site leadership.
• Executes site restoration after abnormal events and significant outages.
• Performs troubleshooting and operational systems and equipment resets, as applicable.
• Performs inspections of computer, substation and electrical systems, as applicable, to support operating agreements and system reliability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of electrical equipment, capacities limitations, theories of operation and operating procedures.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and communicate orally and in writing.
• Reasoning Ability & Decision-making Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands

• Frequent exposure to multiple computer screens.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat or cold temperatures.

Work Environment

• Multiple computer screens.
• Wet and/or humid conditions.
• Extreme heat or cold temperatures.

Company Information

• Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable.
• All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.
• Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.