Solar/PV Technician

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Solar/PV Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of site equipment and systems on multiple plants in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally correct manner. Performs safe and reliable start-up, operation, shutdown, and maintenance of the Solar/PV facility equipment and systems. Performs inspection of watch, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all site equipment and systems. Optimize site performance in full compliance with operating agreements, all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

• Executes site permitting processes, including ensuring completeness of pre-job safety briefs, and managing LOTO process.
• Observe and monitor overall site operations, ensuring power production is maintained at optimal level and efficiency. Coordinate with Operating Control Team, off-takers, and suppliers to ensure safe and optimal operations.
• Report normal, abnormal, or emergency plant conditions to site Leadership and Management. Take all necessary corrective action(s) in accordance with established policy, procedure, or at the direction of site leadership.
• Executes site restoration after abnormal event and significant outages.
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs of all field systems and equipment, as applicable.
• Performs preventive maintenance process for field and substation equipment and systems, as applicable, to support operating agreements and system reliability.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - High School diploma or equivalent

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE – Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment, capacities limitations, theories of operation and operating procedures. Safe use of tools, plant safety rules, probable causes of equipment and systems malfunctions. Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and signs and signals. Basic knowledge of electrical test equipment and troubleshooting. Basic to intermediate computer skills in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; procedure manuals; prints and engineering data; interpret charts, graphs and gauge scales; troubleshoot equipment and system problems; and interface with others. Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, ability to use a radio, and be able to speak effectively before groups of people

REASONING ABILITY & DECISION-MAKING SKILLS - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Valid CA Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must be able lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Required to work a rotating shift with normal shifts up to 12 hours per day and will be required to work alone during night shifts and weekends. Overtime required as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to hazards of an operating power plant. The team member is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, high voltage equipment, and outside weather conditions. The team member is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud on occasion can be very loud.

Salary : $24 - $38