Regional Solar Farm Operations Lead

RWE

Arizona

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Senior Solar Farm Technician to lead on-site operations and maintenance across the regional solar assets. The role focuses on safe, reliable generation, troubleshooting, and coordinating with on-site teams and contractors.

You will oversee daily plant operations, preventive maintenance, and performance reporting, while staying compliant with safety standards and NEC requirements. Travel within the region and occasional nights/weekends are expected.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet preferred.
NABCEP Certification or Electrical License preferred.
Unrestricted driver license in good standing.
Minimum 6 years’ experience in a related renewable energy field.
Minimum 6 years’ experience in power plant operations environment.
Minimum 6 years’ experience in troubleshooting and maintenance, or supervising maintenance of medium voltage, high voltage, collection, transmission, and substation systems.
Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Preference will be given to the candidate with renewable energy experience, preferably solar.
Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance.
Must be competent in power plant safety protocols.
Must be competent in electrical safety.
Must be competent in understanding the NEC.
Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools.
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to work within tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned.
Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machineries.
Frequent oral and written communications.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe.
First aid/CPR/AED
OSHA Certified
Shift work
Must be trainable
Must be adaptive to new technologies and methods
Must take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work
Must communicate verbally and orally at an extremely high level

Responsibilities

Plant Operations: Oversee production of renewable energy at all plants in a particular region, ensuring that plants operate within design parameters in a reliable, safe, and efficient manner
Plant Maintenance: Supervise and coordinate maintenance, and repair of plant components including BOP “Balance of Plant;” troubleshoot and resolve problems that may arise
Perform preventive/predictive maintenance, as required by applicable contracts, agreements, or procedures, to ensure long term profitability, plant reliability and risk minimization
Technical Support: Perform operational analysis as required to support Asset Management and Project Development
Technical Expertise: Stay abreast of regulations, codes, and standards as they relate to the industry
General: Manage contractors as required, act as local RWE liaison, develop long range plans and work with local civic groups as required