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Onward Energy · 21 hours ago

Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician I

Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that operates utility-scale renewable energy projects across the U.S. The Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician I will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of utility-scale PV power plants, including monitoring, testing, and repairing solar PV systems under supervision.

Oil and GasRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Ability to follow operating, switching, maintenance, safety, and environmental procedures

Knowledge of local and national electrical codes

Basic understanding of Electrical schematics, and electrical principles

With oversight, able to retrieve relay files and submit to engineering for review

Utilize CMMS systems for maintenance tracking

Under supervision performs testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other equipment, as needed

With supervision, be responsible for various preventative and corrective maintenance work including measuring, reading, testing, and performing maintenance procedures on all site components

Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices

Ensure a safe work environment by strict adherence to company protocols

Attend, participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental and other areas as assigned

Responsible for personal safety, quality, and schedule adherence

Comply with Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Brief and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures

Understanding of electrical safety and arc flash standards

Keep track of quality, quantity, and stock levels of all materials on the sites

Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) are required

Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed, complete, submitted and filed

Maintain the Plant’s vegetation requirements; by use of mechanical and or chemical in accordance with site regulations

Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant issues

Maintain work area and site cleaning to company standards

Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required

May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours

Occasional travel may be required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Solar power generationElectrical safety standardsSCADA monitoringCMMS systemsElectrical schematicsPV Inverters knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteTime managementCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

One (1) year of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in Renewable power generation, transmission, and/or distribution

Demonstrated understanding of Solar power generation sites, EH&S compliance, operations, and maintenance

Must have a safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis

Excellent writing and verbal skills

Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs

Some level of technical knowledge of PV Inverters and tracking systems

Ability to anticipate and accept changes in the organization and adapt to meet new requirements

Effective time management and organizational skill; keen multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail

Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history