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RWE · 2 weeks ago

Solar Farm Technician Associate

Centerton, AR

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

RWE Clean Energy is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, committed to increasing its asset base of operating wind, solar, and battery projects. The Solar Farm Technician Associate monitors solar and energy storage farms’ availability and ensures mechanical and electrical maintenance is performed to maintain established safety and operating targets.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV & battery storage electrical equipment

Ensure that all assigned maintenance tasks are performed safely and by site operating procedures established for Storage/Solar PV sites

Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner

Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures

Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements

Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required

Perform maintenance on BESS, trackers, inverters, and other PV electrical equipment as assigned by the Site Supervisor or Lead

Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate

Perform current and voltage readings as necessary

Document all work and generate reports as necessary

Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment

At times, may assist with BOP activities

Use available tools to monitor energy output and respond quickly to emergencies or situations requiring immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions

Ensure site access, site HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections are performed by site protocols

Interface with any 3rd party contractors working at our facilities

Available to respond to nontraditional operating hours for operations, maintenance, and emergent issues, including emergent abnormal operating conditions, execution of maintenance, tracking work orders, resolution of O&M issues

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Solar PV maintenanceBattery storage maintenancePower plant operationsElectrical equipment maintenanceMechanical equipment maintenanceSafety protocolsHandPower toolsFirst aid/CPR/AEDOSHA CertifiedTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, and distribution

Unrestricted driver license in good standing

Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site

Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substations maintenance; power plant safety protocols

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 and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs

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