Solar Farm Technician II

LocationThorndale, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Solar Farm Technician II is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance across all scopes of an operating power plant. This includes civil, mechanical, and electrical inspection and repair, as well as instrumentation and control (I&C). The role also involves operational duties such as monitoring, controlling, and trending, ensuring proactive work to maximize productivity and generation with a focus on safety and maximizing generation, and ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed.


Role Responsibilities

Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment
Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and by site operating procedures
Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct inspection, maintenance, and repairs in a safe manner
Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job job-appropriate processes and procedures
Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements
Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required
Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate
Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing
Document all work and generate reports as necessary
Use Microsoft Office for communication, presentation, and documentation
Use computer software in support of maintenance and troubleshooting
Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
At times, may assist with BOP activities
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 3rd 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
Operate mobile equipment, including mowers, forklifts, tractors, excavators, and motor vehicles
Professionally represent the company with contractor and vendor relations, as well as during partnership opportunities within the community
All other duties as assigned


Job Requirements And Experiences

High School diploma or equivalent required
An Associate degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet is preferred
Current Nevada State PV Installers licence
NABCEP Certfication or Electrical License preferred
An unrestricted driver's license in good standing required
Minimum 2 years’ work experience as a maintenance electrician (commercial or industrial), or 4 years of experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician performing electrical work on operating equipment; or 2 years’ experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, or distribution
Experience in solar operations and maintenance a plus
Skilled in power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance as well as 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 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
Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Complete required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
First aid/CPR/AED
OSHA Certified
Shift work
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable and trainable
Adaptive to new technologies and methods
Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task concerning discovering new opportunities for corrective work
This position is a field-based role that involves some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations


Physical Requirements

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs.

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.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89780.


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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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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