Hybrid Field Technical Analyst – Renewables & SCADA

Planet Group; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group seeks a Field Technical Analyst in Ann Arbor, MI, offering hybrid work and a 6-month contract. The role is 40 hours weekly with a pay rate of $26–$28 per hour, DOE.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment via SCADA, supporting solar/renewables assets, and ensuring health and performance across the fleet. The candidate should have strong analytical skills, MS Office proficiency, and experience with SCADA and OSISoft PI Historian.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software.
• Experience in SCADA systems and OSISoft PI Historian preferred.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership, which may include supervision of employees and/or oversight of contractors on project work at power generating facilities.
• Experience developing short and long range maintenance and strategic plans.
• Knowledge of building codes, permitting requirements, industry regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
• Individual should exemplify safe work practices and follow the company's compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance and review notifications in equipment SCADA platforms. Ensure critical equipment performance and health is monitored.
• Provide technical support fleet-wide for "behind the meter" (BTM) onsite solar, utility-scale renewables, and energy storage assets remotely and physically when necessary.
• Equipment Testing (Post Maintenance Testing from Maintenance Activity). This includes outage support when necessary. Equipment Monitoring Support (Triage).
• Equipment Monitoring Support (Triage). At present this is primarily done remotely but may require site visitation.
• Identify hardware and software risks within the renewables fleet and implement corrective actions.
• Work with O&M contractors and Northstar employees to ensure all site personnel are adhering to all Environmental, Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

MS Office

SCADA

OSISoft PI Historian

Written & Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Maintenance Planning

Codes & Regulations

Safety & Compliance

Tools

MS Office

SCADA Systems

OSISoft PI Historian

Job description

Planet Group seeks a Field Technical Analyst in Ann Arbor, MI, offering hybrid work and a 6-month contract. The role is 40 hours weekly with a pay rate of $26–$28 per hour, DOE.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment via SCADA, supporting solar/renewables assets, and ensuring health and performance across the fleet. The candidate should have strong analytical skills, MS Office proficiency, and experience with SCADA and OSISoft PI Historian.