PV Solar Field Technician II - DG Sites: Sturbridge, MA/ Worchester, MA

NextEra Energy Resources; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy company as a Site Technician in the Sturbridge area, where you'll play a crucial role in operating and maintaining solar power plants. This exciting position involves hands-on work with solar PV systems, battery storage, and inverters, ensuring safe and efficient operations. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to creating a cleaner environment while also enjoying the benefits of a full-time role with opportunities for growth and development. If you're passionate about renewable energy and have the skills to support this mission, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company sponsored benefits

Relocation assistance

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• High School Grad / GED required; Trade School or Electrician license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain solar PV systems and battery storage.
• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety program stewardship

Inventory management

Reliability engineering

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School Graduate

Tools

AC/DC inverters

Solar PV collection assemblies

Battery energy storage systems

Job description

PV Solar Field Technician II - DG Sites: Sturbridge, MA/ Worchester, MA

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

This position sits within the Power Generation Division which is responsible for all of NextEra Energy's non-nuclear generation operations, exceeding 40,000 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity. This position will be based out of Central MA and the incoming employee will need to live in or relocate to the Worchester/ Sturbridge area.

The position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage, AC/DC inverters on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. Maintains all tools, shops, vehicles, and all work locations in a safe and efficient condition. Provides inspection of watch, electrical, mechanical, and electronic trouble shooting for solar arrays and inverters. Inspection is performed daily for fluid system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment, and electrical component failures preventing inverters from producing grid power. A candidate would be responsible for supporting teammates in nearby states in the region, and maintaining reliability, operations and maintenance for sites in the Worchester/ Sturbridge area in Massachusetts.

This position will include travel to other nearby sites and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Job Overview

The Site Technician will support the Regional Manager or designee to ensure the perfect execution of the PGD processes. Site Technicians in a solar region perform duties in the following but are not limited to safety, contractor management, electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, overall site operations, asset management and regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Reliability engineering
• Warranty management
• Operation and basic maintenance
• Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs
• Safety and Environmental program stewardship
• Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
• Business duties and Inventory management
• Regulatory compliance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 1+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade School Graduate
• Licensed Electrician
• Licensed Master Electrician
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

The estimated base pay for this position is $55,200.00 to $82,800.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits.

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

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