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Leeward Renewable Energy · 5 months ago

Solar Technician, Level 1

Leeward Renewable Energy is a high-growth renewable energy company focused on sustainability and innovation. The Solar Technician is responsible for performing routine preventive maintenance on utility-scale solar PV systems, diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

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Responsibilities

Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment
Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and in accordance with site operating procedures
Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSAs, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation to ensure safe maintenance and repair execution
Conduct inspections and thermal imaging to detect potential electrical and mechanical failures
Replace and repair system components such as fuses, wiring, circuit breakers, and modules
Document all maintenance and repair activities using CMMS and reporting tools
Proactively identify and recommend improvements to job-specific processes and procedures
Perform balance of plant (BOP) and switchyard work as required
Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing
Use Microsoft Office and computer software tools in support of communication, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Identify gaps in safety standards and recognize safety risks in the environment
Respond promptly to emergencies and perform immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions
Ensure compliance with site protocols for access, HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections
Be available to support operations outside traditional hours, including emergent abnormal conditions and O&M issues
Operate mobile equipment such as mowers, forklifts, tractors, excavators, and motor vehicles
Assist in vegetation management and site upkeep where applicable
Maintain accurate inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables
All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical safetyPower plant operationsElectrical equipment maintenanceTechnical certificationSCADA systemsHandPower toolsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsFlexibilityAdaptability

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
Unrestricted driver license in good standing
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
Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites
Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, 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
Must be adaptive to new technologies and methods
Must take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work

Preferred

Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet
Technical certification in Electrical Technology, Renewable Energy, or related field
OSHA 30 certification and NFPA 70E training
Knowledge of SMA, Sungrow, or similar inverter platforms
Basic understanding of vegetation management requirements on solar sites

Company

Leeward Renewable Energy

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Leeward Renewable Energy is a renewable energy company that operates a portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage failities.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$545M
2023-03-15Debt Financing· $185M
2023-01-10Debt Financing· $289M
2022-06-29Debt Financing· $71M

Leadership Team

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Nate Graham
Chief Technology Officer
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Willem Jan van der Ven
Chief Operating Officer
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