Solar Plant Technician II - SCADA & Field Maintenance

NovaSource Power Services; Shandon (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our utility-scale PV power plants in California. You will monitor and maintain PV operations, including inverters, PV arrays, transformers, switchgear, and metering systems, using SCADA and field testing tools.

Applicants should have 2+ years in a related role or journeyman-level certification, with strong electrical knowledge, CMMS proficiency, and the ability to work independently while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a related position or Journey level certification.
• Experience in operating and maintaining power plant electrical systems, SCADA and controls systems operation, troubleshooting advanced electrical components, and using procedures to perform equipment preventative and corrective maintenance preferred.
• Electrical certifications, state, journeyman, etc. a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform to quarterly key performance indicators, such as actual versus expected energy generation, on-time planned maintenance, and support overall plant and equipment efficiency.
• Ensure a safe work environment by promoting strict adherence to company protocols.
• Responsible for personal safety, quality and schedule adherence.
• Comply with Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Brief and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures.
• With supervision be responsible for a variety of PM work including measuring, reading, testing and performing maintenance procedures on all site components.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in planning and executing on-site projects, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
• Assist with writing and enforcing work and equipment testing instructions and procedures, including normal and maintenance operating procedures.
• Ensure work orders are complete in their entirety.
• Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed, complete, submitted and filed.
• Attend, participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental and other areas as assigned.
• Maintain work area and site housecleaning to 5S standards.
• Verify SCADA site configuration.
• Adhere to Company vehicle maintenance standards and safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical safety

SCADA experience

CMMS proficiency

Reading schematics

English communication

Independent work

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College or technical degree preferred

Electrical certifications

Tools

SCADA systems

Microsoft Office

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

NovaSource Power Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our utility-scale PV power plants in California. You will monitor and maintain PV operations, including inverters, PV arrays, transformers, switchgear, and metering systems, using SCADA and field testing tools.

Applicants should have 2+ years in a related role or journeyman-level certification, with strong electrical knowledge, CMMS proficiency, and the ability to work independently while upholding safety standards.