Southwest Generation Valmont Facility
Solar O&M Technician III (senior lvl)
Southwest Generation Valmont Facility, Kingsburg, California, United States, 93631
Direct Reports:
No
Functional Unit:
Asset Management & Operations FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Position Type:
Full-Time Project Location:
Central Valley Region, California This position reports to the Solar O&M Supervisor. The Solar O&M Tech III will be directly responsible for all aspects of the maintenance and operation of utility-scale PV power plant. Duties include monitoring PV plant operation through SCADA, commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying Inverters, transformers, switchgear, trackers, and metering systems. Additionally, this position is responsible for the supervision of associates/contractors to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely performance of maintenance activities in the field. This position will act as the primary responder to automated service calls generated by remote alarm notification systems. Candidate should be able to fully run the site with limited to no supervision and be prepared to take over supervision of the facility in the absence of the Solar O&M Supervisor. THE RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices. Ensure a safe work environment by strict adherence to company protocols. Attend, train, and participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental, and other areas as assigned. Responsible for personal safety, quality, and schedule adherence. Comply with Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Brief, and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures. Understanding of electrical safety and arc flash standards. Ability to create, follow and lead operating, switching, maintenance, safety, and environmental procedures. Knowledge of local and national electrical codes. Advanced understanding of Electrical schematics and electrical principles. Ability to perform, train and lead a team in testing, switching, and troubleshooting of low, medium, and high voltage equipment, including transformers, breakers, relays, contactors, motors, trackers, DC array and inverters, to name a few. Interfacing with Engineers to discuss relay files pulled after an incident, utilizing results to develop action plan to isolate and restore equipment. Coordinate on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing. Write and enforce work and equipment testing instructions and procedures, including normal and maintenance operating procedures. Assist O&M Supervisor in development of weekly work schedules, ensure teams’ CMMS work orders are complete in their entirety. Prepare documents necessary for procurement and utilization of materials and vendor services. Perform testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other equipment, as needed. Provide leadership to a team of Field Service Technicians focusing on reliability-based philosophies, including executing prioritized work schedules, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance. Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers in support of material and third-party services. Keep track of quality, quantity, and stock levels of all materials on the sites. Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) are required. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects. Self-directed and accountable, able to think critically about processes and issues. Maintain the Plant’s vegetation requirements by use of mechanical and or chemical in accordance with site regulations. Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve a resolution to plant issues. Maintain work area and site housekeeping to company standards. Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required. May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours. Occasional travel may be required. Other duties as assigned. THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED
High School Diploma or GED required. College or technical degree preferred. Electrical certifications, state, journeyman, etc. a plus. Experience in operating and maintaining power plant electrical systems, SCADA and controls systems operation, troubleshooting advanced electrical components, and using procedures to perform equipment preventative and corrective maintenance is preferred. Must have a strong safety background with experience in Lockout Tagout and Job Hazard Analysis. Excellent writing and verbal skills. Familiar with CMMS systems for maintenance tracking. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs. Advanced level of technical knowledge of PV Inverters and tracking systems. Ability to anticipate and accept changes in the organization and adapt to meet new requirements. Analyze conditions and issues; take appropriate actions to achieve results when necessary. Effective time management and organizational skill, keen multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail. Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team. Valid U.S. Driver’s license with acceptable MVR history. THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Hazardous conditions include working in confined spaces, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, exposure to energized electrical equipment, and working in extreme hot and cold conditions. The work may require providing first aid/CPR. This requires maintenance of First Aid/CPR/AED certification. The work will require irregular work hours depending upon the required response of site operations to address the unpredictable needs of the solar plant. Ability to travel up to 10%. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel/composite toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards). Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. Will lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. THE TEAM
Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence. At Onward Energy, we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame. THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Performing this job without full/focused attention may cause serious injury or even fatality. Work is generally performed outside but may work in all weather conditions, ranging from warm/hot - cool/cold. Occasional rain. Noise levels will be moderate to high. The job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. People standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Bells, whistles, and alarms. Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First, and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package that includes market-competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits. Onward Energy is an Affluent Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
No
Functional Unit:
Asset Management & Operations FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Position Type:
Full-Time Project Location:
Central Valley Region, California This position reports to the Solar O&M Supervisor. The Solar O&M Tech III will be directly responsible for all aspects of the maintenance and operation of utility-scale PV power plant. Duties include monitoring PV plant operation through SCADA, commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying Inverters, transformers, switchgear, trackers, and metering systems. Additionally, this position is responsible for the supervision of associates/contractors to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely performance of maintenance activities in the field. This position will act as the primary responder to automated service calls generated by remote alarm notification systems. Candidate should be able to fully run the site with limited to no supervision and be prepared to take over supervision of the facility in the absence of the Solar O&M Supervisor. THE RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices. Ensure a safe work environment by strict adherence to company protocols. Attend, train, and participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental, and other areas as assigned. Responsible for personal safety, quality, and schedule adherence. Comply with Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Brief, and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures. Understanding of electrical safety and arc flash standards. Ability to create, follow and lead operating, switching, maintenance, safety, and environmental procedures. Knowledge of local and national electrical codes. Advanced understanding of Electrical schematics and electrical principles. Ability to perform, train and lead a team in testing, switching, and troubleshooting of low, medium, and high voltage equipment, including transformers, breakers, relays, contactors, motors, trackers, DC array and inverters, to name a few. Interfacing with Engineers to discuss relay files pulled after an incident, utilizing results to develop action plan to isolate and restore equipment. Coordinate on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing. Write and enforce work and equipment testing instructions and procedures, including normal and maintenance operating procedures. Assist O&M Supervisor in development of weekly work schedules, ensure teams’ CMMS work orders are complete in their entirety. Prepare documents necessary for procurement and utilization of materials and vendor services. Perform testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other equipment, as needed. Provide leadership to a team of Field Service Technicians focusing on reliability-based philosophies, including executing prioritized work schedules, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance. Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers in support of material and third-party services. Keep track of quality, quantity, and stock levels of all materials on the sites. Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) are required. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects. Self-directed and accountable, able to think critically about processes and issues. Maintain the Plant’s vegetation requirements by use of mechanical and or chemical in accordance with site regulations. Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve a resolution to plant issues. Maintain work area and site housekeeping to company standards. Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required. May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours. Occasional travel may be required. Other duties as assigned. THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED
High School Diploma or GED required. College or technical degree preferred. Electrical certifications, state, journeyman, etc. a plus. Experience in operating and maintaining power plant electrical systems, SCADA and controls systems operation, troubleshooting advanced electrical components, and using procedures to perform equipment preventative and corrective maintenance is preferred. Must have a strong safety background with experience in Lockout Tagout and Job Hazard Analysis. Excellent writing and verbal skills. Familiar with CMMS systems for maintenance tracking. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs. Advanced level of technical knowledge of PV Inverters and tracking systems. Ability to anticipate and accept changes in the organization and adapt to meet new requirements. Analyze conditions and issues; take appropriate actions to achieve results when necessary. Effective time management and organizational skill, keen multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail. Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team. Valid U.S. Driver’s license with acceptable MVR history. THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Hazardous conditions include working in confined spaces, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, exposure to energized electrical equipment, and working in extreme hot and cold conditions. The work may require providing first aid/CPR. This requires maintenance of First Aid/CPR/AED certification. The work will require irregular work hours depending upon the required response of site operations to address the unpredictable needs of the solar plant. Ability to travel up to 10%. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel/composite toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards). Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. Will lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. THE TEAM
Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence. At Onward Energy, we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame. THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Performing this job without full/focused attention may cause serious injury or even fatality. Work is generally performed outside but may work in all weather conditions, ranging from warm/hot - cool/cold. Occasional rain. Noise levels will be moderate to high. The job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. People standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Bells, whistles, and alarms. Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First, and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package that includes market-competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits. Onward Energy is an Affluent Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
#J-18808-Ljbffr