BOP Technician, Chillingham Solar/Storage Facility
ENGIE North America, Granite Heights, WI, United States
What You Can Expect
As the Balance of Plant (BOP) Technician located in Rogers, TX you will serve as the primary BOP relay technician for the plant installing, maintaining, testing, adjusting, troubleshooting, and repairing relay and control equipment in the electrical substation. Your responsibilities include working with electromechanical, solid‑state, and microprocessor protective relays, instrument transformers, KWH/KW meters, and controls for all substation equipment (breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors) and remote control equipment such as SCADA.
Become a leader in safety, upholding safety as a core value
Actively participate in the behavior‑based safety program and ensure every team member and contractor complies with all safety procedures and applicable task‑oriented job safety analyses
Ensure site safety rules are communicated and adhered to through Site Specific Orientations, JSAs and Tailboard Meetings
Demonstrate procedural compliance in all site operation and maintenance activities by utilizing established procedures
Facilitate and implement all daily work as the on‑site BOP Tech, including coordinating with service providers and contractors and producing daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
Operate site equipment, both directly and remotely
Monitor site performance
Coordinate switching and curtailments with relevant local utilities and ISOs
Ensure site equipment is kept at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability, efficiency, and profitability
Demonstrate work planning skills, activity scheduling, and follow up to assure work conformance
Perform routine inspections – safely using tools (e.g., multimeter and IR camera)
Manage contractors, ensuring quality work, completed safely and promptly
Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills that include listening to others’ ideas and viewpoints, earning trust, and resolving conflict situations
What You’ll Bring
A degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline from an accredited university, or a 2‑year associate or technical degree from a technical school in electronics or a related field with four (4) years of related work experience. A combination of education, work experience, or military services may be considered in lieu of a degree
A minimum of 4 years of experience in an industrial MV/HV voltage application
Knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain substation equipment such as electrical control circuits, transformers, high‑voltage breakers, and collection lines
Proficiency in accessing substation relay log files and monitoring systems
Ability to put together lock‑out‑tag‑out (LOTO) procedures for substations, transformers, electrical switches, transmission lines, and collector lines
Additional Details
This is a field position requiring daily travel to client site(s)
Must be available to travel domestically to other solar plants for emergencies and assist with outages
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and a clean driving record to drive a company vehicle on and around the plant
Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s COVID‑vaccination and testing policy
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
The position consists of 30% indoors and 70% outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions
Compensation
Salary Range:
$32.40 – $43.18 USD per hour. This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus/incentive plan and emergency or on‑call pay.
Benefits
At ENGIE, we take your well‑being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays, and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement with a 401(k) retirement savings plan and company match. Full‑time employees receive supplemental benefits that enhance emotional and physical well‑being through all stages of life, from family forming to caregiver benefits.
EEO Statement
ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is firmly committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.
Business Unit
GBU Renewables & Flexible Power
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As the Balance of Plant (BOP) Technician located in Rogers, TX you will serve as the primary BOP relay technician for the plant installing, maintaining, testing, adjusting, troubleshooting, and repairing relay and control equipment in the electrical substation. Your responsibilities include working with electromechanical, solid‑state, and microprocessor protective relays, instrument transformers, KWH/KW meters, and controls for all substation equipment (breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors) and remote control equipment such as SCADA.
Become a leader in safety, upholding safety as a core value
Actively participate in the behavior‑based safety program and ensure every team member and contractor complies with all safety procedures and applicable task‑oriented job safety analyses
Ensure site safety rules are communicated and adhered to through Site Specific Orientations, JSAs and Tailboard Meetings
Demonstrate procedural compliance in all site operation and maintenance activities by utilizing established procedures
Facilitate and implement all daily work as the on‑site BOP Tech, including coordinating with service providers and contractors and producing daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
Operate site equipment, both directly and remotely
Monitor site performance
Coordinate switching and curtailments with relevant local utilities and ISOs
Ensure site equipment is kept at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability, efficiency, and profitability
Demonstrate work planning skills, activity scheduling, and follow up to assure work conformance
Perform routine inspections – safely using tools (e.g., multimeter and IR camera)
Manage contractors, ensuring quality work, completed safely and promptly
Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills that include listening to others’ ideas and viewpoints, earning trust, and resolving conflict situations
What You’ll Bring
A degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline from an accredited university, or a 2‑year associate or technical degree from a technical school in electronics or a related field with four (4) years of related work experience. A combination of education, work experience, or military services may be considered in lieu of a degree
A minimum of 4 years of experience in an industrial MV/HV voltage application
Knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain substation equipment such as electrical control circuits, transformers, high‑voltage breakers, and collection lines
Proficiency in accessing substation relay log files and monitoring systems
Ability to put together lock‑out‑tag‑out (LOTO) procedures for substations, transformers, electrical switches, transmission lines, and collector lines
Additional Details
This is a field position requiring daily travel to client site(s)
Must be available to travel domestically to other solar plants for emergencies and assist with outages
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and a clean driving record to drive a company vehicle on and around the plant
Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s COVID‑vaccination and testing policy
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
The position consists of 30% indoors and 70% outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions
Compensation
Salary Range:
$32.40 – $43.18 USD per hour. This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus/incentive plan and emergency or on‑call pay.
Benefits
At ENGIE, we take your well‑being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays, and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement with a 401(k) retirement savings plan and company match. Full‑time employees receive supplemental benefits that enhance emotional and physical well‑being through all stages of life, from family forming to caregiver benefits.
EEO Statement
ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is firmly committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.
Business Unit
GBU Renewables & Flexible Power
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