Vegetation Technician

BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services

Vegetation Technician

Kiowa – Snyder, OK

Job Type: Full-time

Reports to: Site Manager

About Us:

We are BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services, a leading developer of utility-scale renewable energy. We are also an in-house and third-party operations and services provider, offering 24/7/365 monitoring from our headquarters in Irvine, CA. Our team consists of 300 highly motivated experts across the United States and Mexico. Since first entering the North American market in 2014, we have brought over 1.5 GW online and are currently managing 2 GW of assets. Our development pipeline is currently 15GW in North America alone and continues to grow at an impressive pace.

Our mission is to deliver reliable and affordable energy across the Americas. We value long-term partnerships and actively collaborate with local communities and organizations to fund workforce development, support disaster relief efforts, and incorporate sustainability and biodiversity into our projects.

BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services is a subsidiary of BayWa r.e., a major player in renewable energy. BayWa r.e. has a global team of 5,400 members, operations in 34 countries, a development pipeline exceeding 30 GW, and over 10 GW in assets under management.

Our shareholders are BayWa AG, a $28.5 billion international group known for its diversified operations in agriculture, energy, and construction; and Energy Infrastructure Partners, a renowned leader in energy infrastructure investment managing over $7.5 billion from global investors.

Purpose:

BayWa r.e. Americas is seeking a Vegetation technician to join our Operations team.

We are excited to announce that we are looking to hire a Vegetation technician for Operations in Snyder, OK for Kiowa. This overall objective will be achieved by meeting the following plant objectives:

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This position reports to the Site Manager.

Responsibilities we will trust you with:

· Perform various vegetation management tasks including mowing, weed eating, and pruning.

· Perform various road and access way maintenance including grading, maintaining drainages and road improvements or repairs.

· Maintain and operate site equipment and implements.

· Perform gate, fencing and grounding repairs.

· Perform cable management on the solar facility.

· Perform snow removal activities.

· Identify and assist in various solar facility repairs on arrays, trackers, infrastructure and inverters.

· Assist with on call and emergency procedures.

· Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.

· Collaborate with team members to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

· Safe operation of mowers, trimmers and tractors.

Physical and Other Demands:

· Ability to work in heat and cold.

· Ability to work in dusty conditions.

· Flexibility in work tasks to ensure plant operation.

· Strong team work mentality.

Preferred Skills:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Familiarity with landscaping equipment and their proper operation and maintenance.

· Strong physical stamina and the ability to perform manual labor in various weather conditions.

· Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately.

· Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.

· Valid driver's license is required

What we are ready to offer you:

· Total compensation package dependent upon several factors, including candidate’s professional experience, candidate’s skills, position’s seniority level, department’s hiring budget, and position’s location.

· Competitive annual bonus target based on individual and company performance.

· Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans.

· 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer matching.

· Flexible work hours and remote first culture.

· Unlimited Paid Time Off policy for all Salaried, Full-time employees in the US

· 8 weeks paid parental leave

· Health and wellness benefit; up to $500 annually.

· Free language lessons.

· Virtual yoga, breathwork and stretching sessions with colleagues via intranet.

· Educational reimbursement.

· For Irvine, CA LE’s only: Gym access and snacks for Irvine, CA employees.

· Relocation assistance, as applicable.

· A diverse and inclusive global team with a strong culture focusing on employee health and wellbeing.

· The possibility to make a positive contribution to our planet and use your world class marketing knowledge to set new standards in Renewable Energy.

Are our values your values?

Are you ambitious enough to make a big impact in our business and beyond? Do you create meaningful solutions?

Do you believe that we succeed as a team? We collaborate honestly, friendly, and respectfully. We have fun and celebrate our successes. How about you?

Are you reliable? We create trust by taking on responsibility.

Do you inspire others with an open mind, courage, and innovation? We challenge the status quo.

Our values define our unique way of working together and give us direction in our daily actions.

At BayWa r.e. we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.17 - $20.20 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person