Solar Tech I Job at EDP (Rosebud, TX)

Job Description

The Solar FST I will be responsible for the on-site operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment at one of EDPR NA’s operating solar generation sites. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to completing Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), Tail Board, and job specific documentation that is required to conduct PV solar system maintenance in the safest manner possible. You will also perform inspections of equipment, tools, and facilities for compliance with EDPR policies, governmental safety guidelines, and environmental regulations.

Job Responsibility

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
Perform mechanical and electrical component repair and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions in accordance with all pertinent manufacturers' requirements
Seek 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
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
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
Work with and respond to EDPRs Remote Operations Control Center when necessary
Perform QA/QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP
Facilitate periodic equipment inspections and reporting
Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures (SAP)
Additional duties as required

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1 – 2 years relevant experience in PV Solar or a related industry
Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment (e.g., voltage testers, amp clamps)
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license
Ability to work around low- and medium-voltage equipment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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 occasionally to other operational sites within the US as needed
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
Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on solar farm sites
ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Walking: Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when at sites
Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Lifting: Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and to occasionally lift items weighing between 60 and 100 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 farm sites
Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

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