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Solar Farm Technician Associate

RWE Gruppe, Columbus, OH, United States


RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area:

Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration:

Non-Exempt

The

Solar Farm Technician Associate

monitors the solar and BESS power plant’s availability and ensures mechanical and electrical maintenance is performed when necessary to maintain established safety and operating targets. Responsible for executing daily scheduling philosophy, utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by planning, with a focus on maximizing generation and ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed.

Role Responsibilities

Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV /BESS electrical equipment

Ensure that all assigned maintenance tasks are performed safely and in accordance with site operating procedures established for Storage PV sites

Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner

Proactively look for improvement opportunities in job-appropriate processes and procedures

Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements

Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required

Perform maintenance on trackers, inverters, and other PV electrical equipment as assigned by the Site Supervisor or Lead

Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate

Perform current and voltage readings as necessary

Document all work and generate reports as necessary

Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment

At times, may assist with BOP activities

Use available tools to monitor energy output and respond quickly to emergencies or situations requiring immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions

Ensure site access, site HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections are performed by site protocols

Interface with any 3rd party contractors working at our facilities

Available to respond to nontraditional operating hours for operations, maintenance, and emergent issues, including emergent abnormal operating conditions, execution of maintenance, tracking work orders, and resolution of O&M issues

All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Experiences

A High School diploma or equivalent is required

An Associate degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited US school, other than correspondence or internet, is preferred

An unrestricted driver's license in good standing is required

A minimum of 2 years of work experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, and distribution. Preference will be given to the candidate with some renewable energy experience, preferably solar

Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance, substations maintenance, and power plant safety protocols

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

Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, 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

Physical Requirements

Work in extreme weather conditions

Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday

Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned

Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs.

This position is a combined field and office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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.

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