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Clearway Energy Group · 1 week ago

Solar Technician

Daggett, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$54K/yr - $107K/yr

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. The Solar Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

ConstructionEnergyRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists higher level Technicians in performing maintenance

Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility

Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements

Participate in required training, including On-the-Job Training, Self-Study, Computer Based Training and Classroom Training

Performs other duties as assigned within the level I scope

Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform

Performs work independently and/or in work crews

Travel required as needed

Performs other duties as assigned within the level II scope

Executes routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting

Performs complex maintenance work such as distributed control systems and inverter troubleshooting as assigned by supervisor based on level of skill and ability

Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system

Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all PV Solar equipment

Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders, while working with Operations Center

Operates all electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems

Participates in training as required, JHA, PJB, LOTO documentation

Writes Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned by supervisor

Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements

Performs other duties as assigned within the level III scope

Qualification

PV Solar experienceElectrical troubleshootingMechanical aptitudeElectrical fundamentalsSafety regulations knowledgeComputer proficiencyCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

A high school diploma or GED is required or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment

Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge

Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards, as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place

Will drive company vehicle; must have a valid state driver's license and good driving record

Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights, holidays, weekends), when needed

Professionalism and excellent communication skills

Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software

Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations

Able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team

1+ years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience

2+ years of field experience with significant I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience

Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application

Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities

4+ years of PV solar experience is required. I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable experience

Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects

Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (Journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application

Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems

Proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems

Experience administering safe methods to clear equipment, use of tools and plant safety rules

Understanding reporting procedures and practices and maintenance procedures and practices

Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints

Familiarity with PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature

Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and Switchyard

Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work

Able to travel (approximately 5%)