Solar Farm Technician Associate

RWE; Centerton (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE is seeking a Solar Farm Technician Associate to join their team. Responsibilities include monitoring solar and battery storage systems, performing maintenance tasks, and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates would have a background in operations and maintenance, with a focus on renewable energy systems. This full-time position offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits as RWE continues to lead in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in operations and maintenance of power generation.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain solar PV & battery storage systems.
• Perform maintenance as required, ensuring safety standards.
• Document work and generate necessary reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting Solar PV

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Safety Protocols

Data Collection

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Engineering or Science

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Associate, Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Technician monitors solar & energy storage farms’ availability and ensures mechanical and electrical maintenance is performed when necessary to maintain established safety and operating targets. This position is responsible for executing daily scheduling philosophy, utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by planning, with a focus on maximizing generation and ensuring work is prioritized and completed.

Role Responsibilities:

• Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV & battery storage electrical equipment
• Ensure that all assigned maintenance tasks are performed safely and by site operating procedures established for Storage/Solar PV sites
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements
• Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required
• Perform maintenance on BESS, trackers, inverters, and other PV electrical equipment as assigned by the Site Supervisor or Lead
• Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate
• Perform current and voltage readings as necessary
• Document all work and generate reports as necessary
• Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
• At times, may assist with BOP activities
• Use available tools to monitor energy output and respond quickly to emergencies or situations requiring immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions
• Ensure site access, site HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections are performed by site protocols
• Interface with any 3rd party contractors working at our facilities
• Available to respond to nontraditional operating hours for operations, maintenance, and emergent issues, including emergent abnormal operating conditions, execution of maintenance, tracking work orders, resolution of O&M issues
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree in engineering or related Science from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet preferred
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, and distribution. Preference will be given to the candidate with some renewable energy experience, preferably solar and battery storage.
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site
• Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substations maintenance; power plant safety protocols
• 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 and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs.
• Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machineries, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• 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
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
• This position is a combined field and office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
  
  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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