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The Solar Site Lead Technician will be responsible for the on-site operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of solar field equipment at EDPR NA’s operating solar-energy generation site. You will also perform Lock out Tag out (LOTO), Tail Board meetings, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct solar maintenance in the safest manner possible. Additionally, you will perform inspections of equipment, tools, and facility for compliance with EDPR’s policy and Governmental Safety and Environmental regulations. It is necessary for this person to be a self-motivator who can lead a team to conduct small corrective repairs and execute EDPR’s solar maintenance strategy.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of solar field equipment and associated solar plant components
Supervise a team of 1 to 4 technicians to execute preventative and corrective maintenance
Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job-appropriate processes and procedures
Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems
Perform mechanical and electrical component repair and replacement
Effectively gather information regarding solar performance/issues
Diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues
Comply with all pertinent environmental health and safety programs
Act as a safety role model
Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks
Implement effective risk mitigation
Promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no-compromise focus on safety and quality
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM manuals
Perform data collection and prepare reports
Work with and respond to EDPRs Remote Operations Control Center
Perform QA/QC inspections
Ensure reliable electronic communication is maintained
Facilitate periodic equipment inspections and reporting
Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures (SAP)
Adhere to effective internal controls
Supervise contractors onsite
Additional duties as required
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required
1+ years of college or technical school education, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
2 – 5 years relevant experience in solar energy or a related industry
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Ability to work around low- and medium-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 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 ability to frequently perform tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently
Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
Weight must be between 125 lbs. and 275 lbs.
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions
Nice to have:
Renewable energy experience is a plus
Experience with power plant operations and maintenance, solar plant operations (including power converters specifically), high voltage switching, and post-operational repair and maintenance of solar field components preferred
What we offer:
Positive and innovative work environment
Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace
Opportunities for development and internal mobility