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RWE · 1 week ago

Solar Farm Technician II

Boulder City, NV

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$32/hr - $42/hr

2+ years exp

RWE Clean Energy, LLC 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 II is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance on solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and documenting all work completed.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment

Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and by site operating procedures

Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct inspection, 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

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

Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing

Document all work and generate reports as necessary

Use Microsoft Office for communication, presentation, and documentation

Use computer software in support of maintenance and troubleshooting

Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment

At times, may assist with BOP activities

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

Operate mobile equipment including mowers, forklift, tractor, excavator, and motor vehicles

Represent the company in a professional manner with contractor and vendor relations, as well as during partnership opportunities within the community

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

NABCEP CertificationElectrical LicensePower Plant OperationsElectrical SafetyMechanical Equipment MaintenanceUnderstanding NECSafety ProtocolsHandPower ToolsFirst Aid/CPR/AEDOSHA CertifiedCommunication SkillsTeamworkAdaptability

Required

High School diploma or equivalent required

Unrestricted driver license in good standing

Minimum 2 years of work experience as a maintenance electrician (commercial or industrial), or minimum 4 years of experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician performing electrical work on operating equipment; or minimum 2 years experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, or distribution

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, and evolving schedules

Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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 responsibilities 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

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

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day

Preferred

Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet

NABCEP Certification or Electrical License

Preference will be given to the candidate with experience in solar O&M

Benefits

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

Holidays

Short-term incentives

Company

RWE

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RWE is a provider of renewable energies as well as generating electricity, building storage facilities, and trading energy.

Founded in 1898

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU

10001+ employees

https://www.rwe.com

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