Solar Farm Technician I

LocationCasey, IL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Solar Farm Technician I

Location(s):

County Run, IL, US, 62420

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Solar Farm Technician I performs preventative and corrective maintenance for all scopes of an operating power plant, including civil, mechanical, and electrical inspection and repair. The Solar Farm Technician I monitors the solar power plant’s availability and ensures mechanical and electrical maintenance is being performed when necessary to maintain established safety and operating targets. Responsible for executing daily scheduling philosophy, utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by planning with a focus on maximizing generation and ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks and maintains records of service activities both scheduled and unscheduled through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team.


Role Responsibilities

Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical equipment
Ensure that all assigned maintenance tasks are performed safely and by site operating procedures established for Storage PV sites
Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner
Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures
Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements, documenting all work
Perform and assist with balance of plant and switchyard work as required including substation and collection system maintenance
Perform maintenance on trackers, inverters, and other PV electrical equipment as assigned by the Site Supervisor or Lead
Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate
Perform current and voltage readings as necessary
Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
Use available tools to monitor energy output and 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 third 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
Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors
All other duties as assigned by management
This position is a field-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations


Job Requirements and Experiences

High School diploma or equivalent required
Associates degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet preferred
NABCEP Certfication or Electrical License preferred
License or Certification experience substitutions include Current Journeyman and/or Current Master Elecrician License
Unrestricted driver license in good standing
Minimum 6 years of work experience as a maintenance electrician (commercial or industrial); experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician performing electrical work on operating equipment; experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, or distribution
Preference will be given to the candidate with some 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
Ability to fill out JHA/LOTO/Tailboard forms without assistance
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 and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs.
Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machineries, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Frequent oral and written communications—must communicate verbally at a high level
Shift work—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 adaptive to new technologies and methods
Must take ownership of responsibilies and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work
Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information
Ability to prepare & present technical presentations with assistance
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities


Physical Requirements

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

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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Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com


We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.


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.


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