Solar Field Technician

About NovaSource

NovaSource Power Services is the service partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. As an O&M-focused company with 20 years of operating experience, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world.

To serve our clients, we invest in our people. On hire, we assess each employee’s experience and expertise, then mentor them to grow engaging and satisfying careers.

Our turn-key services optimize each step of our clients’ project lifecycles — from commissioning to decommissioning and everything in between. Our approach delivers creates success for our clients, stability for our teams, and enables us to build a world-class culture of excellence. And that’s how we empower a renewable world.

Basic Job Functions:

Directly responsible for all aspects of the maintenance and operation of utility scale PV power plant. Duties include monitoring PV plant operation through SCADA, commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying transformers, switchgear, and metering systems. Additionally, this position is responsible for the supervision of contractors to ensure safe, high quality and timely performance of maintenance activities in the field. This position will act as the primary responder to customer service calls or automated service calls generated by remote alarm notification systems, and will be on-call 24/7.

Candidate should be able to fully run the site with limited to no supervision. Should be prepared to take over supervision of the facility in the absence of Site Supervisor or Site Manager.

Experience:

• 4 years of experience in a related position or Journey level certification.
• Prior Supervisory Experience a plus.
• Experience in operating and maintaining power plant electrical systems, SCADA and controls systems operation, troubleshooting advanced electrical components, and using procedures to perform equipment preventative and corrective maintenance.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College or technical degree preferred.
• Electrical certifications, state, journeyman, etc. a plus.
• Equivalent training in military, utility, or power industry a plus.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge in electrical safety and arc flash standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to follow operating, switching, maintenance, safety and environmental procedures.
• Must have a strong safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis
• Working knowledge of industrial or power facility operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of local and national electrical codes.
• Proficiency reading and understanding Electrical schematics and prints.
• Proficient at medium & high voltage switching.
• In-depth experience testing and troubleshooting medium voltage and high voltage equipment, including transformers, potential transformers, current transformers, breakers, relays, contactors, motors and inverters.
• Capable of retrieving relay files and documentation.
• Fully fluent in utilizing a CMMS system for maintenance tracking
• Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) is required.
• Must possess good English oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Self-directed and accountable, able to think critically about processes and issues.
• Highest level of Integrity
• Valid Driver’s License.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe work environment by promoting strict adherence to company protocols
• Oversee all personnel in the field and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.
• Perform and document training on and ensure compliance to Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Brief and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures.
• Train all personnel in safety, environmental and procedural requirements.
• Communicate effectively with remote operators
• Coordinate on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
• Write and enforce work and equipment testing instructions and procedures, including normal and maintenance operating procedures.
• Ensure work orders are complete per requirements
• Prepare documents necessary for procurement and utilization of materials and vendor services.
• Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed, complete, submitted and filed.
• Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant issues.
• Attend, participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental and other areas as assigned
• Maintain work area and site housecleaning to 5S standards
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships:

• Will report to most senior site manager or supervisor depending on site organizational structure.
• Will lead work groups and supervise plant evolutions.
• Will assume all the duties of a Site Supervisor or manager and take charge when requested.

Travel:

• Travel will be required depending on the needs of the region.

Physical Requirements:

Bending, kneeling, twisting, the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, the ability to climb ladders, and wear PPE for extended periods of time.

Ability to work in high and low temperatures, sun exposure, and navigate on uneven ground on foot.

NovaSource is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.

US: Diversity Statement – Equal Employment Opportunity

It is NovaSource’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. NovaSource disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime

Experience:

• Photovoltaic systems: 1 year (Required)
• Electrical: 1 year (Required)
• High voltage: 1 year (Preferred)
• Transformer: 1 year (Required)
• Substation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tulia, TX 79088: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $33