What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOLAR TECH II position at EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.?
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.
Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
What you will do
Role Overview :
Responsible for the on-site operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of solar field equipment at EDPR NA’s operating solar-energy generation site. To include but not limited to completing Lock out Tag out (LOTO), Tail Board meetings, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct solar turbine maintenance in the safest manner possible. Perform inspections of equipment, tools, and facility for compliance with EDPR policy and Governmental Safety and Environmental regulations. This person must be a self-motivated, self-starter that has the ability to work alone safely. Will require travel from the Mojave area to the Lucerne valley regularly.
Main responsibilities :
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of solar field equipment and associated solar plant components, including inverters, tracker systems, transformers, substations, and switchgear
- Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job-appropriate processes and procedures and communicate through appropriate channels or implement improvements using the appropriate control management protocol
- Read schematics in order to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, and electrical, problems with investors, tracker control systems, PV panels, and components
- Perform mechanical and electrical component repair and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions in accordance with all pertinent manufacturers' requirements
- Effectively gather information regarding solar performance / issues
- Diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues
- Seek assistance when encountering? issues outside the trained skill level to ensure success in the resolution
- Comply with all pertinent environmental health and safety programs
- Act as a safety role model; encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced
- Identify gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment
- Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher-level technical staff and management
- Promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
- Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals
- Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements
- Work with and respond to EDPRs Remote Operations Control Center when necessary
- Perform QA / QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP
- Ensure that reliable electronic communication is maintained between the solar field, substation, site office, and home office
- Facilitate periodic equipment inspections and reporting
- Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures (SAP)
- Adhere to effective internal controls
- Supervise contractors on site to ensure compliance with all EDPR’s policies and procedures
- Additional duties as required
Employment type
Work site
What are we looking for
Minimum Requirements :
Travel : Minimal, as needed.
Behavioral Requirements :
Physical demands & working conditions :
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor : EEO is the Law poster (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https : / / www.eeoc.gov).
Salary hiring range : $54,480-68,100
Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry and are one part of many compensation, benefits, and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect most of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors.
The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description. However, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate. The salary range above is for the posting location specified. As a company, we have a location-based strategy, which means the salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired in another location.
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Salary : $54,480 - $68,100
