Duke Energy
Renewables Tech I,II,III - North Region (Florida)
Duke Energy, Jasper, Florida, United States, 32052
Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
**** Depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. **** Successful candidates for these positions will temporarily be located at a solar site within the region. Permanent work locations will be as follows: 1 incumbent at the Candlestick solar site in Madison, FL, 1 incumbent at the Persimmon solar site in Madison, FL, and 1 incumbent at the Sturgeon solar site in Jasper, FL. Once these new solar sites are commissioned, incumbents will be transferred to their permanent work locations.
Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels First Level
Employees at this level solve problems with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.
Second Level
Employees at this level solve more complex problems with some supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.
Third Level
Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve.
Job Title Renewables Tech I, II, III
Job Code J9916, J9915, J9914
FLSA Status Non-Exempt - Bargaining Unit
Job Summary The Renewables Tech is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple PV plant sites located throughout Duke Energy Florida's service territory on a continual/on-demand basis, in order to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs, design change requirements, and equipment modifications and to establish O&M support for new plant(s) start-up as well as long‑term operation and maintenance. Role will include work scheduling, maintenance, equipment installation, and start‑up support. Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability, work to support equipment testing schedules and assigning contracts, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality.
Responsibilities and Duties
Troubleshoot, resolve equipment issues
Design change requirements, and equipment modifications
Scheduling maintenance, installation, and start-up support
Supporting existing equipment performance and reliability
Supporting equipment testing schedules and assigning contract testers, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality
Ensures compliance with all operational, environmental and other regulatory and policy compliance requirements. Monitors station environmental, health and safety objectives and ensures they are met
Provides leadership and accountability in order to achieve desired safety results (Lock Out Tag Out compliance, safety meeting attendance, contractor oversight, safety policies/procedures, work practices, etc.)
Basic/Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
0-1 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.
Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree or Technical Certification / Training in the electrical field with a year or more experience, preferably in power plant or related technical industry.
2 years technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems
Working knowledge of power distribution systems
Previous experience working with inverters, electrical design, Maximo CMMS, centralized SCADA/EMS control systems and associated network devices.
Knowledge of National Electrical Code
5 or more years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.
Working Conditions
Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, extended hours, nights, weekends and maintain flexibility as plant conditions and events require.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as a hardhat, steel‑toed safety shoes, safety glasses, arc flash protective gear.
Must be able to work around rotating equipment, in extreme heat/cold, electromagnetic fields, be able to climb, crawl, kneel, stand, sit and walk.
Must live within one hour of a site under their responsibility.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work in high temperatures and direct sunlight required.
Travel is likely and overnight trips may be required.
Specific Requirements
Successful completion of the MASS test
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
Travel Requirements 5-15%
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Main IBEW Florida Union – Represented/Union Position
Visa Sponsored Position: No
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
**** Depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. **** Successful candidates for these positions will temporarily be located at a solar site within the region. Permanent work locations will be as follows: 1 incumbent at the Candlestick solar site in Madison, FL, 1 incumbent at the Persimmon solar site in Madison, FL, and 1 incumbent at the Sturgeon solar site in Jasper, FL. Once these new solar sites are commissioned, incumbents will be transferred to their permanent work locations.
Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels First Level
Employees at this level solve problems with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.
Second Level
Employees at this level solve more complex problems with some supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.
Third Level
Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve.
Job Title Renewables Tech I, II, III
Job Code J9916, J9915, J9914
FLSA Status Non-Exempt - Bargaining Unit
Job Summary The Renewables Tech is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple PV plant sites located throughout Duke Energy Florida's service territory on a continual/on-demand basis, in order to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs, design change requirements, and equipment modifications and to establish O&M support for new plant(s) start-up as well as long‑term operation and maintenance. Role will include work scheduling, maintenance, equipment installation, and start‑up support. Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability, work to support equipment testing schedules and assigning contracts, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality.
Responsibilities and Duties
Troubleshoot, resolve equipment issues
Design change requirements, and equipment modifications
Scheduling maintenance, installation, and start-up support
Supporting existing equipment performance and reliability
Supporting equipment testing schedules and assigning contract testers, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality
Ensures compliance with all operational, environmental and other regulatory and policy compliance requirements. Monitors station environmental, health and safety objectives and ensures they are met
Provides leadership and accountability in order to achieve desired safety results (Lock Out Tag Out compliance, safety meeting attendance, contractor oversight, safety policies/procedures, work practices, etc.)
Basic/Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
0-1 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.
Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree or Technical Certification / Training in the electrical field with a year or more experience, preferably in power plant or related technical industry.
2 years technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems
Working knowledge of power distribution systems
Previous experience working with inverters, electrical design, Maximo CMMS, centralized SCADA/EMS control systems and associated network devices.
Knowledge of National Electrical Code
5 or more years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.
Working Conditions
Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, extended hours, nights, weekends and maintain flexibility as plant conditions and events require.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as a hardhat, steel‑toed safety shoes, safety glasses, arc flash protective gear.
Must be able to work around rotating equipment, in extreme heat/cold, electromagnetic fields, be able to climb, crawl, kneel, stand, sit and walk.
Must live within one hour of a site under their responsibility.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work in high temperatures and direct sunlight required.
Travel is likely and overnight trips may be required.
Specific Requirements
Successful completion of the MASS test
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
Travel Requirements 5-15%
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Main IBEW Florida Union – Represented/Union Position
Visa Sponsored Position: No
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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