Journeyman Electrician

Energy Vault; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Plant Manager/Journeyman Electrician to oversee the Bexar BESS Project in San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will manage operations and support the maintenance of solar and battery storage systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. The position requires extensive technical experience and relevant certifications, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technical experience with solar, BESS, or other renewable systems.
• Required MA Journeyman License.
• Preferred NABCEP PV Installer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervising field services support for solar and battery systems.
• Diagnosing and repairing systems failures on existing solar sites.
• Managing field teams and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High School or Technical School Degree

4 year applicable degree

Job description

As a Plant Manager/Journeyman Electrician, you are responsible for supervising ongoing field services support to solar, battery storage (BESS) or other renewable energy systems on a continual/on-demand basis in order to optimize equipment performance, troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues, support emergency repairs and other provide ongoing O&M compliance support. In this role you will assist with/and schedule all routine site inspections, maintenance projects, equipment & system testing, and other project compliance, troubleshoot or restoration matters. Plant Managers regularly participate in field support, training, and project safety orientations/classes in order to develop skills and technical expertise in one or multiple disciplines including PV array, inverter, medium voltage, BESS and other solar services.

The Plant Manager/ Journeyman will be responsible for utility scale operations for the Bexar BESS Project in San Antonio, TX. Bexar is a 100 MW site, consisting of BESS / PV technology, primarily from vendors such as Tesla, Sungrow, Waaree, BYD, CATL. This position will not manage direct reports.

The target start date for this position will be 07/01/2025. QE Solar will train you for 4 weeks at one of our other Utility Operations locations. We ask that you are available to travel during your training period, and then Plant Manager duties will begin 06/01/2025.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

1. Diagnose and repair systems failures on existing solar sites, identify and correct potential issues that may impact site performance in the future. Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform regular preventative maintenance on a variety of solar, BESS and other project equipment. Support field teams and clients via oversight/support of warranty matters regarding equipment and systems for use or replacement. Installs, removes, troubleshoots and the maintenance of solar, BESS and other related electrical equipment.

2. Manage field teams (both internal and external) performing work on site. Maintain scheduling of all internal field personnel. Assist in managing contractual and regulatory compliance for the plant.

3. Ensure a safe, event-free work environment through strict adherence to company and client protocols, safety procedures and regulations. Ensure compliance with all site specific plans, manuals, and safety requirements/safe best practices (e.g. lock-out/tag-out compliance, JHA completion, LDL testing, and compliance with all company safety policies or procedures and work practices).

4. Prepare service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations. Provide reports, written and oral communication in a timely and complete fashion.

5. Communicate with company leadership, project leads/managers, clients and third-party sub-contractors to ensure timely resolution to all required activities;

Knowledge:

Knowledge of power generation systems (preferably Substations, PV and BESS), proficiency with SCADA/PPC,

Skills:

Troubleshooting, Mechanical and Electrical repair.

Abilities:

Teamwork, Personnel Management, Problem Solving

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift over 25/50/80 lbs

Working Conditions:

Outdoors

Required Education:

High School or Technical School Degree, Or, equivalent combination of education and experience; Veterans or military experienced candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Preferred Education:

4 year applicable degree

Required Experience:

2+ years of specialist, technical experience with solar, BESS, or other renewable systems. Experience with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS)

Preferred Experience:

4 years technical experience as a Plant Manager or Field Engineer in power generation; Experience working with 600v-1500v systems; Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE and current NFPA-70e requirements; Proficient with technology and computing programs/platforms; C&I/Utility Scale solar/BESS work experience; Experience with operations of solar sites and/or project maintenance and compliance

Required License:

MA Journeyman License

Preferred Certifications:

Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers’ certifications (e.g SunGrow, Power Electronics, Solectria, BYD, etc) a plus
Thermography certifications (Level 1)
IT/networking skills: Familiarity with RS485, Modbus, tcp/ip, etc.
NABCEP PV Installer Certification
Minimum OSHA 10/30 Certification
Completion of NFPA 70E courses
CPR/First Aid

Workplace Type: On-site
Salary Range: $85,000-$90,000 Per Year
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: San Antonio, TX United States

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