3 weeks of PTO to start | 6%- 401k matching | 12 Paid Holidays | 2 Floating Holidays | 7 Sick days | Paid Birthday Holiday

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Solar Site Lead is responsible for the on-site operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of solar field equipment at one of EDPR NA’s operating solar energy generation sites. You will lead all areas of plant operations as directed by the Operations Manager and will work closely with external contractors, Central Maintenance, Performance Analysis, and other internal departments as needed.

Main Accountabilities:

• Ensure proper operation, inspection, and maintenance of solar field equipment and associated solar components including; inverters, tracker systems, transformers and substations, SCADA systems, road maintenance, vegetation assessments, general building maintenance, etc., perform QA/QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures
• Read schematics in order to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, and electrical, problems with inverters, tracker control systems, PV panels, and components
• Effectively gather information regarding solar performance issues associated with solar field equipment, met towers, metering, etc. May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues. Seeks assistance when encountering issues outside trained skill level to ensure success in resolution
• Comply with all pertinent environmental health and safety programs
• Act as a safety role model by encouraging and recognizing others completing safe acts and intervening when unsafe acts are being practiced. Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the work environment and provide recommendations to higher-level technical staff and management
• Perform a variety of administrative duties satisfying both internal and external reporting requirements. Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to; plan of the day (POD) reports, reviewing work orders, SAP processing, fault reports, offline inverter reports, and engineering cases.
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
• Review completed service checklists for accuracy and maintain punch list for future work activities
• Adhere to effective internal controls
• Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements
• Engage appropriate internal and external resources to correct performance issues
• Ensure that reliable electronic communication is maintained between the solar field, substations, site office, and home office
• Facilitate periodic equipment inspections and reporting
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure quality and adherence to the highest standards and work practices
• Interface with local community members and landowners to establish and maintain good relationships
• Responsible for facilitating training requirements as related to areas of safety and compliance training
• Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting in accordance with operational, safety, regulatory, and environmental performance requirements
• Work closely with equipment suppliers and service entities as needed
• Additional duties as required

Direct reports: None

Travel: Minimal, as needed

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of relevant experience in solar energy or a related industry
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Experience with power plant operations and maintenance, solar field operations, and equipment, high-voltage switching, and post-operational repair, and maintenance of solar field equipment preferred
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred)

Behavioral requirements:

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work around low, medium, and high-voltage equipment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability and willingness to travel to other operational sites within the US
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on holidays and weekends and to work on short notice as needed due to on-call scheduling
• Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as needed

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 25% of the time while on the solar plant site. Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
• Walking: Ability to walk across unpaved and rough surfaces when on solar plant sites
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 60 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on solar plant sites
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Modoc, IN 47358: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able and willing to climb towers in excess of 100 meters?

Work Location: One location

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