Sr Solar Farm Technician

RWE AG; Cantua Creek (CA); On-site; USD 57,969 - 78,426; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

RWE AG is looking for an Operations Supervisor in Cantua Creek, California. The role involves overseeing production at renewable energy plants, ensuring safety and efficiency, and coordinating maintenance and repair tasks. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have at least six years of experience in power plant operations and supervisory roles. Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k) match, Paid time off, and additional incentives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in a related renewable energy field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in power plant operations environment.
• Must communicate verbally and orally at an extremely high level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of renewable energy at all plants.
• Coordinate and resolve operational abnormalities.
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance and repair of plant components.

Skills

Power plant operations

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical equipment maintenance

Supervisory experience

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in engineering or related field

NABCEP certification or electrical license

Tools

Hand and power tools

Computer/tablet usage

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee production of renewable energy at all plants in a particular region, ensuring that plants operate within design parameters in a reliable, safe, and efficient manner
• Monitor production to ensure plants are meeting performance expectations
• Coordinate and resolve operational abnormalities
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance and repair of plant components including BOP “Balance of Plant”; troubleshoot and resolve problems that may arise
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance, as required by applicable contracts, agreements, or procedures, to ensure long‑term profitability, plant reliability and risk minimization
• Technical support
  • Perform operational analysis as required to support Asset Management and Project Development
  • Create, review, and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports
• Technical expertise
  • Stay abreast of regulations, codes, and standards as they relate to the industry
  • Develop relationships with suppliers that result in beneficial synergies
• General
  • Manage contractors as required, act as local RWE liaison, develop long‑range plans and work with local civic groups as required

Job Requirements and Experiences

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet preferred
• NABCEP certification or electrical license preferred
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Minimum 6 years' experience in a related renewable energy field
• Minimum 6 years' experience in power plant operations environment
• Minimum 6 years' experience in troubleshooting and maintenance, or supervising maintenance of medium voltage, high voltage, collection, transmission, and substation systems
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Preference will be given to the candidate with renewable energy experience, preferably solar
• Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; 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
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
• Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, 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
• Must be trainable
• Must be adaptive to new technologies and methods
• Must take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work
• Must communicate verbally and orally at an extremely high level

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday
• This position is an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range

The hourly base salary range for this position in California is $42.08 – $56.93. 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 scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education and work experience, training and 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 and 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.