Senior PV Solar Plant Maintenance Lead

Clearway Energy Group; Dateland (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

What The Role Is

This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and has primary responsibility for the Agua Caliente assets located in Dateland, AZ.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitor and enforce safe work practices as they relate to PV Solar plants and PV Solar BOP repairs and maintenance.
• Primary responsibility: maintain sites availability at the highest state of operability, meeting contractual obligations and budget.
• Manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the PV industry, with an emphasis on safety, planning/scheduling, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Monitor and report on manufacture and third‑party maintenance and repair efforts.
• Supervise, conduct, and assist in troubleshooting and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Monitor and manage the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, equipment, tools, and reorder as necessary.
• Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for quality assurance.
• Maintain logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report irregularities.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with environmental and safety requirements.
• Communicate regularly with management and all site personnel, both individually and as a group, to ensure excellent two‑way communication concerning operational and maintenance issues.
• Participate in contract negotiations with sub‑contractors and other vendors for parts and services required.
• Responsible for manuals, updates, and work instructions for site personnel and PV systems.
• Develop standard work procedures.
• Work overtime and non‑standard working hours (nights) as required.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in the operation of commercial solar plants or five years of equivalent experience in instrumentation & controls, MV/HV electrical work.
• Qualified to perform all routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV switchyard.
• Experience working with plant systems and computerized maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP).
• Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems; proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems; safe use of tools and plant safety rules; reporting procedures and practices; maintenance procedures and practices; electrical and mechanical prints; PV solar plant terminology and nomenclature.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain PV solar sites at high availability.
• Proficiency in using MS Office software to include spreadsheet and document applications.
• Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards and assist the company in improving them.

What Would Be Nice

• Technical school diploma preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Journeyman electrician preferred.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H‑1B, TN, E‑3, etc.).

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations: $86,000 – $110,000 USD.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to join the team.