Lead O&M Technician- BOP

CAMS - Texas; Texas; On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Employee referral incentives

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

CAMS Renewable Services LLC is hiring a Lead Technician for a 200MW PV site near Italy, TX. The role focuses on managing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting PV and BOP electrical systems, and handling warranty claims with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

The successful candidate will lead CAMS onsite staff and contractors, coordinate maintenance schedules, monitor SCADA trends, and document activities to meet O&M contract deliverables while advancing EHS and QEW programs.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend electrical schematics and manuals.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PV systems.
• Electrical knowledge with at least three years' experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Lift objects weighing 30 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Competent with Microsoft Office.
• NFPA 70e, Substation Level I & II, First Aid/CPR.
• Certified Thermal Imaging within 12 months.
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite CAMS employees and contractors safely with documentation and warranty requirements.
• Schedule and perform PV and BOP maintenance.
• Utilize CAMS work order system for planned and corrective maintenance.
• Prepare switching orders and operate PV/BOP systems.
• Monitor SCADA for trends and diagnostics.
• Document warranty claims and time entries for events.
• Direct junior technicians on installations and electrical testing.
• Prepare reports for O&M deliverables.
• Maintain adherence to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Travel up to 25% for training at neighboring sites.

Skills

Electrical schematics read

PV systems troubleshooting

Site leadership

Safety compliance

SCADA monitoring

Documentation skills

Communication

PPE usage

Microsoft Office

Driving

Education

NFPA 70e certification

Texas Electricians License

Thermal imaging certification

Tools

Fractal remote monitoring

Indie remote monitoring

Nextracker trackers

PV system software

Job description

CAMS Renewable Services LLC is hiring a Lead Technicianwith knowledge in Balance of Plant (BOP) electrical systems, and grid scale PV. This Lead Technician will be responsible for managing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting PV and BOP site systems, warranty claims, and performing electrical repairs.

This position is a dedicated site worker based at 200mw PV site near Italy, TX.

Must have excellent work ethic, good communication and documenting skills. Safety is paramount with CAMS and this role requires the Lead Technician to be proactive in administering the EHS and Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) programs to the site team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership over onsite CAMS employees as well as managing onsite contractors to ensure that all work is accomplished safely, with documentation, and meeting all specifications and requirements to maintain warranty. Must have good organization, communication, analytical, planning, time management, and customer service skills.
• Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with company safety policy.
• Responsible for the scheduling and execution of all preventative and corrective maintenance of PV and BOP systems and components. The Lead Technician will ensure that the CAMS work order system is fully utilized throughout the project for planned and corrective maintenance.
• Assist with preparing switching orders and carry out as required and operate all BOP and PV systems.
• Monitor SCADA for trends, analysis, and operational diagnostics.
• Initiate and track warranty claims as required. Documenting all offline and online times with notation for periods of excusable events.
• Give direction to junior technicians on how to replace/install hardware, inverters, monitoring equipment and any other component within the site.
• Give direction to junior technicians on how to perform electrical testing using appropriate PPE and approved procedures.
• Prepare reports, as needed to comply with deliverables in O&M contracts.
• Oversee site technicians in all areas of preventative and corrective maintenance, giving clear directions to ensure safety and quality work is accomplished.
• Attending training sessions on equipment provided by the manufacturer and approved by manager.
• In the performance of duties, use equipment and resources in accordance with instructions provided by the company.
• Maintains adherence to Company policies, quality, environmental health and safety policies and good housekeeping practices.
• Carry out any other tasks delegated by Manager.
• Maintain a clean driving record and background check.
• 25% overnight travel for training and technical assist at neighboring PV sites.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PV systems is preferred, but related applicable experience is acceptable.
• Electrical knowledge/training experience of at least three years.
• Communicate internally, with customers, and local participants respectfully verbally and in writing.
• Lift objects weighing 30 pounds.
• Stop when servicing equipment.
• Work outdoors, potentially in extreme weather conditions.
• Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Wear personal protective equipment.
• Competent skills using Microsoft office applications like Outlook, Excel, Word.
• NFPA 70e, Substation Level I &II, First Aid/CPR.
• Able to certify as Thermal Image user within 12 months.
• Clean driving record with a valid driver’s license and ability to drive in inclement weather.
• Must be on-call at scheduled times to respond to emergency call outs.

Other Desirable Skills

• Licensed Master Electrician.
• Hold a valid Texas Electricians License.
• Certification on Sungrow Solar PV systems.
• Certification from OEM on PV panels and Nextracker trackers.
• Valid certificates of training for HV/MV switching and substation work.
• Certified in Thermal Imaging and analysis.
• Remote monitoring experience with Fractal, Indie or other vendors.

$55.29 - $62.50 an hour

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, health spending account, employee referral incentives, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.