BHE Renewables
Sr Solar Technician - Inverter (Solar Star)
BHE Renewables, Rosamond, California, United States, 93560
Sr Solar Technician - Inverter (Solar Star)
at BHE Renewables
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Job Description The senior solar technician is responsible for commissioning, inspecting, maintaining and troubleshooting inverters at solar sites. This position is also for the maintenance and repair of all electrical generation and distribution equipment associated with the PV Solar equipment. Responsible for troubleshooting instrumentation and calibration of the instruments in a complex distributed control system, inverter troubleshooting and other maintenance work, for which they are qualified to safety and efficiently perform. Overtime, shift work and travel may be required. Work is performed under supervision and direction from the maintenance supervisor.
Responsibilities
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar inverters
Responsible for performing local plant and unit startup, monitoring, and shutdown as well as preparation and implementation of clearances, switching (emergency and routine), pre-operational and performance testing, and return to service
Performs emergency, preventive, and predictive maintenance on equipment associated with a PV Solar power generating facility
Maintain logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report any irregularities
Performs diagnostic and routine maintenance on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and associated systems, Protective Relays, Utility Switchyards, and Communication Systems
Creates, plans, documents work performed, and closes work orders as required using the work management system
Fills out and timely submits documentation reports, inspection reports, safety inspections/observations, time sheets, work orders, parts consumption and all other required documentation
Maintains areas in neat condition, cleans up work areas and properly disposes waste per company policies
Operates and inspects forklifts, trucks and other powered equipment as authorized
Performs work independently and/or in assigned work crews
Qualifications
Possess a 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications, and 5 plus years of experience, preferably 1 year minimum as a Lead Technician and /or Project Manager
Ability to communicate clearly verbal and written information and directives; troubleshoot equipment and system problems; detect and correct faulty instruments and control devices; install special or sensitive instruments; prioritize work; read and understand technical information, prints, and engineering data; interpret charts, graphs, and gauge scales; and interface and work with other
Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems; proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems; proper and safe methods to clean equipment; safe use of tools; plant safety rules; reporting procedures and practices, maintenance procedures and practices; electrical and mechanical prints, and PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature
Knowledge of ABB Power One 1500 and/or SMA CP inverters. Must be able to use a personal computer keyboard and printer, engineering station keyboard, and various test equipment
Should have good working ability with MS Office programs
Must be able to articulate sufficiently to provide complex technical explanations
Must be able to read and comprehend highly technical instruction books and manuals
Qualified to perform all routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV Switchyard
Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity areas
Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
Requires use or wear of personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals. Occasionally requires lifting to 70 pounds, to perform duties and responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Work overtime and non-standard working hours – (nights) as required
Travel required as needed
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation
About Us BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.
Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.
Joy is Renewable! It’s not just a catchphrase; it describes our approach to people. Our teams are often found connecting, giving back and having fun doing it. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, talents and life experiences each person brings, making us stronger together. The BHE Renewables CARES program supports employee volunteerism and investments in our communities.
About The Team BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Description The senior solar technician is responsible for commissioning, inspecting, maintaining and troubleshooting inverters at solar sites. This position is also for the maintenance and repair of all electrical generation and distribution equipment associated with the PV Solar equipment. Responsible for troubleshooting instrumentation and calibration of the instruments in a complex distributed control system, inverter troubleshooting and other maintenance work, for which they are qualified to safety and efficiently perform. Overtime, shift work and travel may be required. Work is performed under supervision and direction from the maintenance supervisor.
Responsibilities
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar inverters
Responsible for performing local plant and unit startup, monitoring, and shutdown as well as preparation and implementation of clearances, switching (emergency and routine), pre-operational and performance testing, and return to service
Performs emergency, preventive, and predictive maintenance on equipment associated with a PV Solar power generating facility
Maintain logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report any irregularities
Performs diagnostic and routine maintenance on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and associated systems, Protective Relays, Utility Switchyards, and Communication Systems
Creates, plans, documents work performed, and closes work orders as required using the work management system
Fills out and timely submits documentation reports, inspection reports, safety inspections/observations, time sheets, work orders, parts consumption and all other required documentation
Maintains areas in neat condition, cleans up work areas and properly disposes waste per company policies
Operates and inspects forklifts, trucks and other powered equipment as authorized
Performs work independently and/or in assigned work crews
Qualifications
Possess a 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications, and 5 plus years of experience, preferably 1 year minimum as a Lead Technician and /or Project Manager
Ability to communicate clearly verbal and written information and directives; troubleshoot equipment and system problems; detect and correct faulty instruments and control devices; install special or sensitive instruments; prioritize work; read and understand technical information, prints, and engineering data; interpret charts, graphs, and gauge scales; and interface and work with other
Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems; proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems; proper and safe methods to clean equipment; safe use of tools; plant safety rules; reporting procedures and practices, maintenance procedures and practices; electrical and mechanical prints, and PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature
Knowledge of ABB Power One 1500 and/or SMA CP inverters. Must be able to use a personal computer keyboard and printer, engineering station keyboard, and various test equipment
Should have good working ability with MS Office programs
Must be able to articulate sufficiently to provide complex technical explanations
Must be able to read and comprehend highly technical instruction books and manuals
Qualified to perform all routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV Switchyard
Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity areas
Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
Requires use or wear of personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals. Occasionally requires lifting to 70 pounds, to perform duties and responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Work overtime and non-standard working hours – (nights) as required
Travel required as needed
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation
About Us BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.
Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.
Joy is Renewable! It’s not just a catchphrase; it describes our approach to people. Our teams are often found connecting, giving back and having fun doing it. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, talents and life experiences each person brings, making us stronger together. The BHE Renewables CARES program supports employee volunteerism and investments in our communities.
About The Team BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BHE Renewables by 2x
Get notified about new Solar Technician jobs in
Rosamond, CA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr