Solar PV Operations and Maintenance Area Lead III - Tullahoma, TN

Silicon Ranch Corporation; Tullahoma (TN); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Silicon Ranch Corporation in Tullahoma, TN is seeking a Solar PV Operations and Maintenance Area Lead III to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across a defined set of solar facilities, ensuring reliability of PV systems, UPS, SCADA, substations, and MV/HV/OHE.

The ideal candidate has PV O&M experience at utility-scale, on-site management experience for 100 MW+ facilities, OSHA 30 and CPR/BLS certifications within 4 weeks, and NEC/NFPA70E knowledge.

Competenze

• PV solar O&M experience required at utility scale.
• On-site management experience for 100 MW+ facilities.
• OSHA 30, CPR/BLS within 4 weeks; NEC/NFPA70E knowledge.

Mansioni

• Lead scheduled preventive maintenance across PV, UPS, SCADA, substations, MV/HV/OHE.
• Perform and lead corrective maintenance tasks as needed.
• Coordinate with management and third-party contractors on outages and repairs.
• Log all work in the CMMS platform per SRC standards.
• Assist in field investigations to support predictive analytics and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and review maintenance SOPs, checklists, and schedules.
• Provide daily leadership, mentoring, and training to direct reports.

Conoscenze

PV O&M leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Team mentoring

Field safety

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Descrizione del lavoro

Solar PV Operations and Maintenance Area Lead III - Tullahoma, TN

Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.

• We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.
• We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy®, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.
• Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only “make solar do more”, but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.

Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Description

Position: Utility Scale Solar PV Operations and Maintenance Area Lead III - Tullahoma, TN

Overview:

This position is responsible for the performance and leading of corrective and preventative maintenance tasks within a defined set of facilities. These tasks include the inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and remedy of issues impacting the production of the solar PV facility. This includes repair and/or replacement of electrical and mechanical components and subcomponents such as contactors, breakers, motors, bearings, PV modules, PLCs, transformers, etc, as well as the troubleshooting of complex electrical systems.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong mechanical inclination and verifiable experience performing in a utility scale operations and maintenance role. Experience performing and leading maintenance tasks on DC, AC, and MV systems, communications equipment, and mechanical systems will translate well to this position.

PV solar operations and maintenance experience is required to be considered for this role. Candidates must have direct on-site management experience at NERC-regulated facilities with a capacity of 100 MW or greater.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform and lead scheduled preventive maintenance tasks at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
• Perform and lead corrective maintenance tasks, both scheduled and unscheduled, at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
• Respond to directives for emergency dispatches for critical systems as directed.
• Log all work performed via the Silicon Ranch CMMS platform.
• Perform electrical testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other testing equipment as needed.
• Assist management with field investigations to support predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and serial defect reports.
• Assist in creating and reviewing preventative and corrective maintenance SOP’s, schedules, and checklists.
• Provide site access to third party contractors and as directed.
• Attend internal and external training sessions as directed.
• Perform other tasks as directed.
• Provide daily leadership, mentoring, and training to direct reports in the defined area of operations.
• Schedule preventative and corrective maintenance work in the defined area of operations.
• Participate in regular update meetings with management, providing information and recommended actions for facilities inside the defined area of operations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, collaboratively, and responsibly with team members and management.
• Must be able to work alone as a self-starter and work within a team driving towards a common goal.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work outside in most weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Reporting: Bob Campbell – Regional Manager, Power Plant Maintenance

Qualifications:

• Advanced skills with computers and electronic equipment required.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat required.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, and OSHA standards.
• OSHA 30 (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment)
• CPR/BLS (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment)
• State electrical license or NABCEP certification desired

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Required experience includes PV solar operations and maintenance. Candidates must also have direct on-site management experience supporting NERC-regulated solar facilities of 100 MW or greater.
• 4+ years of experience in the electrical trade, electrical maintenance, multicraft maintenance, or the completion of a recognized apprenticeship program required.
• 1+ years of experience in utility scale solar PV operations and maintenance required.
• Experience with MV/HV systems, IT systems, inverters, T&D systems, substations, or other specialized electrical systems highly desired.

A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages. Please note that we may make changes to these steps as needed, and details will be provided to you early on in the process.

• Introductory Interview with our recruiter
• Hiring Manager Interview to dive into technical skills and behavioral questions
• Panel Interview to assess cross-functional skills and dive deeper into technical skills
• Executive Interview to answer high-level questions about SRC and the team