Lead Solar Technician

Enel Chile S.A; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Enel North America is seeking a Lead Technician for its solar energy projects. This role requires overseeing a team of Field Service Technicians in maintaining and troubleshooting solar PV systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical maintenance, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment focused on sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

401k with match

Generous PTO including 4 weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in renewable energy sector.
• Supervisory experience in field staff as lead or foreman.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment including DMM and meggers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team of up to 10 technicians.
• Maintain, test, and troubleshoot solar PV equipment.
• Conduct daily scheduling and provide technical advice.

Skills

Supervision

Electrical testing

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Associates Degree/Tech School Certification

B.S. Degree (Electrical or Technical)

Tools

DMM

Meggers

Job description

Who We Are:

Enel is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy and is consistently named one of Fortune Magazine’s “Companies that are Changing the World.” It is also one of the largest and most trusted energy companies in the world, serving around 70 million customers in more than 30 countries across 5 continents. The Enel Group vision is about Open Power. Open Power means opening energy access to more people; opening the world of energy to new technologies; opening new ways for people to manage energy; opening new uses of energy; and opening more partnerships. These are ambitious goals and we are pursuing them with the passion of more than 65,000 people whose brilliant work is based on our values of Responsibility, Innovation, Trust and Proactivity. At Enel North America, our businesses are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.

The Opportunity:

This position will involve work at multiple solar PV power plantsmaintaining, testing, and troubleshootingACand DC circuits ranging from medium voltage (345kV and below) to 12VDC. The equipment that will need to bemaintainedincludesstation service electrical equipment such as motors, and motor controls, electrical switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar PV panels, panel tracking mechanisms, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting, power supplies, HVAC systems,securityand battery support systems.This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and overhauling such equipment as well as preventative and predictive maintenance activities for theafore-mentionedequipment.The position will serve as a Lead Technician who will directly superviseday-to-dayactivity of theSolarTechnicians (up to10personnel). This will involvedailyscheduling of activities, support activities for the Supervisor/Manager, review/create work procedures, and support daily activities of Technicians byprovidingtechnical advice when needed. Attend meetings at the request of the local Supervisor/Manager and fill in whenrequired.

Lead Techsreview manuals and schematic diagrams todeterminethe tasks, tools,equipmentand parts neededandwill coordinate Plan of Days, help troubleshoot complicated issues, and oversee theday-to-dayoperations of the technicians.

What You'll Do at Enel North America:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors as defined by the EGPNA policies and handbooks
• Provide leadership to a team of up to 10 Field Service Technicianswith a focus onreliability-basedphilosophiesto include executing prioritized work schedules, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance
• Responsible to execute daily scheduling philosophy utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by Planning with a focus on maximizing generation and also ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed.
• Installs, tests,maintainsand troubleshoots minor components andassistwith some major components
• Performcurrent and voltage calculations as necessary
• Completereports and records associated with maintenance and repairs
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s,Permitto Workand job specific documentation that isrequiredto conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities to jobappropriate processesand procedures
• Perform data collection and prepare reportsin order tomeet reporting requirements
• Perform balance of plant and switchyard work asrequired

Who You Are:

• Ability to use electrical test equipment such as, DMM, meggers and multi process calibration equipment
• IR Certificate Level 1
• Ultrasound qualifications a plus
• A clean driving record means in the last 3 years, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents.
• In the last5years,nomajor driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.

What You've Accomplished:

• 5+ year’s relevant experience inthe renewableenergysectoror
• 3+ years related experience andAssociates Degree/Tech School Certificationor
• B.S. Degree (electrical or technical)and6 months or more of applicable experience
• Supervisory experience of field staff as a lead orforeman

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact [e-mail].

What Enel North America Offers You:

• Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
• Benefits are effective as of day one!
• Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel North America matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
• Paid leave programs
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
• An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.

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