Solar Technician II

Tampa Electric Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a Solar Technician II in Mulberry, Florida. The role includes troubleshooting and maintaining utility scale solar plant systems and supporting operational and capital projects. Candidates should have at least 2 years of related experience, with preferred qualifications including an associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. Strong knowledge of solar photovoltaic systems, inverters, and tracking systems is essential, along with skills in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience related to the position duties.
• Preferred: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• College degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modify utility scale solar plant inverters.
• Maintain and modify solar plant tracking systems.
• Maintain and modify solar plant arrays including modules.

Skills

Working knowledge of utility scale Solar Photovoltaic Electric Power Generation

Technical training specific to solar systems

Working knowledge with utility scale Inverters

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Working knowledge with Distributed Controls Systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Overview

Title: Solar Technician II

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Mulberry

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Position Concept

The Solar Technician II position is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining all utility scale solar plant systems. In addition, the Solar Technician II is responsible for troubleshooting and operational support with regards to all utility scale solar plant related problems. This position is also responsible for maintenance of the utility scale solar plant inverters, tracking systems and arrays.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and modification of utility scale solar plant inverters.
• Maintenance and modification of utility scale solar plant tracking systems.
• Maintenance and modification of utility scale solar plant arrays including modules.
• Responsible for all plant process instrumentation.
• Responsible for maintenance of plant RTU interfaces.
• Support capital projects from a solar technician role.
• Support IT Security with NERC/CIP compliance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related from an accredited university.

Experience

Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required.

Preferred: Minimum of 4 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required.

College degree may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience of 1 year with an Associate’s degree and 2 years with a Bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required: Must have a working knowledge of utility scale Solar Photovoltaic Electric Power Generation. Additional technical training specific to area of responsibility is expected.

Preferred: Working knowledge with utility scale Inverters, Tracking Systems and Solar Arrays. Working knowledge using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). Working knowledge of utility scale solar plant development & maintenance skills. Working knowledge with Distributed Controls Systems.

Work Conditions

Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week where work is executed indoors, outdoors and around hot equipment. Work may be required on weekends and may require on-call availability.

Competencies

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

EEO Statement

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.