Solar Farm Technician II

RWE; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE is seeking a Solar Farm Technician II to perform maintenance and operational duties at solar power facilities. This full-time role involves ensuring equipment functionality, safety compliance, and proactive maintenance to maximize energy generation. Candidates should have relevant experience and certifications, with a focus on teamwork and safety.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ work experience as a maintenance electrician or 4 years as a multi-craft maintenance technician.
• Experience in solar operations and maintenance preferred.
• Must be competent in power plant safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar PV equipment.
• Ensure safety compliance and documentation.
• Monitor maintenance contractors and perform electrical testing as necessary.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Safety protocols

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree in Engineering

NABCEP Certification

Job description

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Solar Farm Technician II is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance across all scopes of an operating power plant. This includes civil, mechanical, and electrical inspection and repair, as well as instrumentation and control (I&C). The role also involves operational duties such as monitoring, controlling, and trending, ensuring proactive work to maximize productivity and generation with a focus on safety and maximizing generation, and ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed.

Role Responsibilities:

• Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment
• Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and by site operating procedures
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct inspection, maintenance, and repairs in a safe manner
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job job-appropriate processes and procedures
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements
• Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required
• Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate
• Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing
• Document all work and generate reports as necessary
• Use Microsoft Office for communication, presentation, and documentation
• Use computer software in support of maintenance and troubleshooting
• Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
• At times, may assist with BOP activities
• 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
• Operate mobile equipment, including mowers, forklifts, tractors, excavators, and motor vehicles
• Professionally represent the company with contractor and vendor relations, as well as during partnership opportunities within the community
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• An Associates degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet is preferred
• NABCEP Certfication or Electrical License preferred
• An unrestricted driver's license in good standing required
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience as a maintenance electrician (commercial or industrial), or 4 years of experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician performing electrical work on operating equipment; or 2 years’ experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, or distribution
• Experience in solar operations and maintenance a plus
• Skilled in power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance as well as 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 and evolving schedules
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Complete required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
• First aid/CPR/AED
• OSHA Certified
• Shift work
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable and trainable
• Adaptive to new technologies and methods
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task concerning discovering new opportunities for corrective work
• This position is a field-based role that involves some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs.
  
  

Pay range: The hourly base salary range for this position in California $32.52 - $44.00. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

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.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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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