SOLAR TECH II

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

What you will do

Role Overview:

Responsible for the on-site operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of solar field equipment at EDPR NA’s operating solar energy generation site. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, completing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, leading Tail Board meetings, and preparing job-specific documentation required to conduct solar turbine maintenance in the safest manner possible. The role also involves inspecting equipment, tools, and facilities to ensure compliance with EDPR policies and governmental safety and environmental regulations. This person must be a self-motivated, proactive individual with the ability to work safely and independently.

Main responsibilities:

Employment type

Full-time permanent

Work site

Location: Hickory Solar Park Jerseyville, IL

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

2–5 years of relevant experience in solar energy or a related industry; renewable energy experience is a plus.

Understanding of Microsoft products and related software (preferred).

Strong analytical problem-solving skills, communication skills, customer/partner relationship management, and technology expertise (preferred).

Travel:

Minimal, as needed.

Behavioral Requirements:

Ability to operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver’s license.

Ability to work around low- and medium-voltage equipment.

Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to various situations with limited standardization.

Willingness to travel occasionally to other operational sites within the U.S. as needed.

Willingness to work overtime, including holidays and weekends, and to be available on short notice for on-call scheduling.

Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24/7 as needed.

Physical demands & working conditions:

Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment

Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on sites

Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form

Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds

Weight, including harness and tools, must be in accordance with the weight limit as specified by the ANSI Fall Protection Standards

Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on solar farm sites

Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov).

Salary hiring range: $54,480.00 - $68,100.00

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry and are one part of many compensation, benefits, and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect most of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors.

The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description. However, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate. The salary range above is for the posting location specified. As a company, we have a location-based strategy, which means the salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired in another location.

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