EDP Renewables North America · 18 hours ago
Solar Site Lead Tech
Modoc, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEDP Renewables North America is a global leader in the renewable energy sector, focusing on solar energy generation. The Solar Site Lead Technician will oversee on-site operations and maintenance of solar field equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and leading a team of technicians.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Hiring Manager
Andre Poejo Grilo
Responsibilities
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of solar field equipment and associated solar plant components including inverters, tracker systems, transformers, PV panels, substations, switchgears, access roads, fences, and security systems
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 and communicate through appropriate channels to implement improvements using the Management of Change Protocols
Read schematics in order to troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical, problems with inverters, tracker control systems, PV panels, and components
Perform mechanical and electrical component repair and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions in accordance with all pertinent manufacturers' requirements
Effectively gather information regarding solar performance/issues
Diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues
Seek assistance when encountering issues outside the trained skill level to ensure success in the resolution
Comply with all pertinent environmental health and safety programs
Act as a safety role model by encouraging and recognizing others completing safe acts and intervening when unsafe acts are being practiced
Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher-level technical staff and management
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
Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements
Work with and respond to EDPRs Remote Operations Control Center when necessary
Perform QA/QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP
Ensure that reliable electronic communication is maintained between the solar field, substation, site office, and home office
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 to ensure compliance with all EDPR’s policies and procedures
Additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
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, Renewable energy experience is a plus
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to other operational sites within the US as needed
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
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 walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on solar farm sites
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
Weight must be between 125 lbs. and 275 lbs., excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job-related tasks, to be in accordance with the ANSI Fall Protection Standards
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on solar farm sites
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Preferred
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
Benefits
Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
Company
EDP Renewables North America
EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), its affiliates, and its subsidiaries develop, construct, own, and operate wind farms, solar parks, and energy storage systems throughout North America.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Gustavo Gomes Monteiro
CEO at EDPR NA DG
João Salvação Barreto
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