CVE North America

Solar Operation Engineer

LocationNew York City Metropolitan Area, New York City Metropolitan Area
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

CVE North America, Inc. (CVE, NA) is a small but fast growing and energetic team with a strong start-up culture and ambitious goals to grow North America’s renewable energy production.

The Solar Operations Engineer will assist in coordinating, monitoring, and analyzing all operations and maintenance (O&M) of CVE, NA’s ground mounted solar power generation assets which average 5 megawatts in size. The role will ensure that solar and battery storage assets are maintained in a safe, sustainable, and optimized manner.

Reporting to CVE NA’s Operations Manager, and with the support of the CVE, NA Technical Team and CVE Group Director of O&M, the Operations Engineer’s main missions are as follows:


Asset Management

Track and optimize the Asset Operations Budget
Manage external and intercompany contracts and their associated commitments
Represent the company with landowners, investors, and local authorities (AHJs), including utility dispatch, police and fire departments, and regulatory agencies

Monitoring/Supervision

Perform all daily monitoring and supervision of performance of the solar assets

Maximize asset availability and ensure reliable communication
Receive and respond to system alarms, dispatching support personnel as required
Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and annual internal and external reporting of operational performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Ensure quality and reliability of data acquisition.
Maintenance

Supervise and manage contractors in charge of the maintenance for PV systems and PV + storage systems
Identify, consult, and deploy a strong network of maintenance providers
Optimize preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost savings
Confirm services rendered by all contractors, utilities, and other external service providers comply with all contractual obligations
Administer equipment warranties, open claims and RMAs when necessary.
Manage insurance program and claims management
Track and optimize O&M budgets

Commissioning

Provide support to CVE Construction Team during start-up and commissioning services

Onboard new assets to CVE monitoring platform
Lead contractors in testing and troubleshooting of communications and data acquisition systems before final hand-over
Validate that all commissioning procedures and activities are followed and completed
Provide technical training to AHJ (police, fire department) as needed

Security, Quality and Environment commitment

Monitor and control access to all operating assets

Ensure compliance with all NEC, OSHA, UL, IEEE, and other industry standards.
Enforce and promote CVE’s Health and Safety policies
Ensure the full deployment of ISO 9001 and 14001 certification processes
Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience. A strong preference given to solar energy experience.
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for at least two years.
Passion for workplace safety and a self-starter, pushing for innovation, embracing and seeking out new technologies, equipment, and best practices
Pro-active, liking to fix things, and know how to get work done
A team player who values strong company culture
Conviction that renewable energy will play a major role in the future and you are an advocate of the transition to clean energy.
Preferred skills include:

Proficiency programming in various languages including Python, Java, C++
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) troubleshooting and programming experience
Working knowledge of network/communication technology and any related certifications (CCNA or similar equivalent)

BASED ON CVE’S VALUES AND PRINCIPLES BELOW ARE THE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL


VALUES

We are committed, through passion and conviction, to fighting climate change, and to serving our fellow citizens through skills-based philanthropy and solidarity with those we work with, both in person and remotely.

Individual and collective fulfilment is one of the purposes of our work: all staff members can

use their talents and achieve personal development, forge social links in a positive environment,

express themselves, be listened to and valued for their contributions to CVE’s overall project.

We seek excellence through our command of the fundamentals, based on our skills and experience, coupled with efforts to achieve continuous improvement: in short, we want to do serious work without taking ourselves too seriously.

We are considerate, which requires honesty among all colleagues. We always look for

the positive intent in others, and we value truthfulness, authenticity, candour and the ability to use appropriate language, focusing on the human element when we interact with others

We seek transparency, based on trust and clarity of intent, which provides a healthy, responsible framework for our relationships with all stakeholders, both inhouse and external.


PRINCIPLES

In all circumstances, we interact with each other with Benevolence and Honesty

We favour Autonomy in decision making with full knowledge of facts and in a climate of Trust

We encourage individual and collective Upskilling through the sharing of team expertise and business know-how (integration, sharing of feedback, training, professional development).

We strive to listen to each other and be Open-Minded, as well as having a sense of Pragmatism to ensure that our company is adaptable and responsive.

We share useful information with our internal and external stakeholders in a Transparent way

Through our actions and our projects, we seek to ensure a Sustainable Balance between the environment, living things and human society.


Description of CVE North America

CVE North America began operations in 2017 with its headquarters in New York City. It seamlessly blends the unique characteristics of a small-to-medium-sized with the expertise, experience, and financial capabilities of our parent company CVE Group. CVE North America has over 100MW in construction and operation and as part of its ambitious growth trajectory, the region aims to bolster its presence with over 450 MW across the United States by 2026.

An integral part of CVE Group, CVE North America derives its strength from the group's extensive international experience. CVE Group is a proud certified B-Corp with a history spanning 14 years. It is renowned for financing, constructing, and operating community-centric solar installations. The Group commands an operational portfolio exceeding 530 MW, with activities across diverse regions including France, Chile, South Africa, and Spain.

Being committed to surpassing the benchmark in environmental and qualitative excellence, both CVE North America and CVE Group are distinguished by their ISO 9001 (quality management system) and ISO 14001 (environmental management system) certifications.

The driving force behind CVE's success is its unwavering commitment to Our mission statement: Put people and the planet at the heart of tomorrow’s energy. As part of its mission, we emphasize our Environmental Impact, Human Impact, and Social Impact when pursuing our renewable energy production activities.

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