Renewables Technician II, III

Duke Energy; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy Florida is seeking a Solar Tech II to provide on-site support across multiple PV plant sites, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting start-up and long-term O&M activities.

The role involves scheduling maintenance, coordinating testing, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while collaborating with contractors and engineers to maintain reliable power generation.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both oral and written form.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems independently; comfortable with electrical test equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass required safety tests.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues (30%).
• Design changes and equipment modifications (15%).
• Schedule maintenance, installation, and start-up support.
• Support equipment performance and reliability improvements (15%).
• Oversee testing and assign tasks to testers, technicians and engineers to improve O&M output quality (15%).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.
• Maintain safety objectives and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Electrical test equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo CMMS

SCADA/EMS systems

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels: Second Level Employees at this level solve more complex problems with some supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels: Third Level Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve.

Job Title: Solar Tech II

Job Code: J9915

FLSA Status: Non Exempt - Bargaining Unit

Job Summary The Solar Tech is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple PV plant sites located throughout Duke Energy Florida's service territory on a continual/on-demand basis, in order to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs, design change requirements, and equipment modifications and to establish O&M support for new plant(s) start-up as well as long term operation and maintenance. Role will include work scheduling, maintenance, equipment installation, and start-up support. Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability, work to support equipment testing schedules and assigning contracts, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Troubleshoot, resolve equipment issues - 30%
• Design change requirements, and equipment modifications - 15%
• Scheduling maintenance, installation, and start-up support.
• Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability - 15%
• Support equipment testing schedules and assigning contract testers, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality - 15%
• Ensures compliance with all operational, environmental and other regulatory and policy compliance requirements.
• Monitors station environmental, health and safety objectives and ensures they are met - 10%
• Provides leadership and accountability in order to achieve desired safety results (Lock Out Tag Out compliance, safety meeting attendance, contractor oversight, safety policies/procedures, work practices/ etc.) - 15%

Basic/Required Qualifications

You must be able to determine if someone meets the basic / required qualifications for a position by simply reviewing that individual’s application or resume. Include what a new employee needs to successfully perform the required responsibilities and duties, such as:

• Non-comparative (e.g. three years' experience in a particular position, rather than a comparative requirement such as being one of the top five among the candidates in years of experience)
• Objective (e.g. a Bachelor's degree in accounting, but not a technical degree from a “good school”)
• Job-related (Relevant to performance of the particular position)
• Education/Degree - High School, Associate, Bachelor, Master: High School Diploma or GED Years of prior equivalent work related experience in lieu of a degree NA Years of prior equivalent work related experience in addition to a degree: 1-3 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience. Licenses, certifications or registrations: Successful completion of the MASS test, must have and maintain a valid driver's license Job-specific knowledge, skills or abilities: Strong interpersonal skills; Excellent communication skills both oral and written; Able to troubleshoot and solve problems; Ability to work independently; familiar with electrical test and measuring equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems
• Working knowledge of power distribution systems
• Previous experience working with inverters, electrical design, Maximo CMMS, centralized SCADA/EMS control systems and associated network devices; knowledge of National Electrical Code 5 or more years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, extended hours, nights, weekends and maintain flexibility as plant conditions and events require. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as a hardhat, steel toed safety shoes, safety glasses, arc clash protective gear. Must be able to work around rotating equipment, in extreme heat/cold, electromagnetic fields, be able to climb, crawl, kneel, stand, sit and walk.

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

Main IBEW Florida Union

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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