RWE Clean Energy, LLCTo start as soon as possible, full time, permanentFunctional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt
The
Senior Solar Farm Technicianis responsible for the on-site safety and generation of renewable energy at all plants in their geographical region portfolio. The Senior Solar Farm Technician will be responsible for operating, maintaining and monitoring solar assets and energy infrastructure projects through close collaboration with RWE Clean Energy Operators, Engineers, Asset Managers, Project Managers as well as on-site Subcontractors.
The Senior Solar Farm Technician will be responsible for performing, supervising, and/or coordinating the safe execution of daily operation, planned and corrective maintenance, and event response for RWE Clean Energy's assets according to applicable contracts, agreements or procedures. They will be responsible for operating one or more plants (home base), as well as responsible for performing, supervising, and coordinating all operations, maintenance, and event responses at all other plants that they may be assigned to in the region. Additionally, they may be responsible for coordinating, supervising, and monitoring third party contractors on-site. The Senior Solar Farm Technician will furthermore be responsible for ensuring all operations and maintenance activities in the region are performed in accordance with industry best practices, industry best safety practices, RWE Clean Energy procedures, plans, and guidelines as well as all pertinent laws and regulations.
Role Responsibilities - Plant Operations - Oversee production of renewable energy at all plants in a particular region, ensuring that plants operate within design parameters in a reliable, safe and efficient manner. Monitor production to ensure plants are meeting performance expectations. Coordinate and resolve operational abnormalities
- Plant Maintenance - Supervise and coordinate maintenance, and repair of plant components including BOP "Balance of Plant"; troubleshoot and resolve problems that may arise. Perform preventive/predictive maintenance, as required by applicable contracts, agreements or procedures, to ensure long term profitability, plant reliability and risk minimization
- Technical Support - Perform operational analysis as required to support Asset Management and Project Development. Create, review and distribute daily, weekly and monthly operational reports
- Technical Expertise - Stay abreast of regulations, codes and standards as they relate to the industry. Develop relationships with suppliers that result in beneficial synergies
- General - Manage contractors as required, act as local RWE liaison, develop long range plans and work with local civic groups as required
Job Requirements and Experiences - High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet preferred
- NABCEP Certification or Electrical License preferred
- Unrestricted driver license in good standing
- Minimum 6 years' experience in a related renewable energy field
- Minimum 6 years' experience in power plant operations environment
- Minimum 6 years' experience in troubleshooting and maintenance, or supervising maintenance of medium voltage, high voltage, collection, transmission and substation systems
- Prior supervisory experience preferred
- Preference will be given to the candidate with renewable energy experience, preferably solar
- Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance
- Must be competent in power plant safety protocols
- Must be competent in electrical safety
- Must be competent in understanding the NEC
- Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
- Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
- Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machineries, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
- Frequent oral and written communications
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
- First aid/CPR/AED
- OSHA Certified
- Shift work
- Must be trainable
- Must be adaptive to new technologies and methods
- Must take ownership of responsibilies and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work
- Must communicate verbally and orally at an extremely high level
Physical Requirements - This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
- The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
- Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
- Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.
As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.
Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.
