Solar Technician

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.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

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:

Travel:

Minimal, as needed.

Behavioral Requirements:

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.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

Language:

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English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person