LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy)
Renewable Energy
SolarTechnician,Level1
“Solar Technician, Level 1 at LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy). Skills: routine preventive maintenance on utility-scale solar PV systems, diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance, power plant safety protocols, electrical safety. performing routine preventive maintenance on utility-scale solar PV systems, including inverter stations, combiner boxes, and weather stations. diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues using SCADA and on-site testing ”
Industry & Context.
diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues; troubleshooting; identifying gaps in safety standards; recognizing safety risks; responding promptly to emergencies; performing immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions
Perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying items up to 50 lbs., Work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain., Must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future., Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role., Available to support operations outside traditional hours, including emergent abnormal conditions and O &M issues., Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, Unrestricted driver license in good standing, Skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment substation maintenance, Competent in power plant safety protocols, Competent in electrical safety, Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools, Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites, Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer, Frequent oral and written communications, Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required, Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe, Adaptive to new technologies and methods, Take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work
Nice to Have
Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet, Technical certification in Electrical Technology, Renewable Energy, or related field, OSHA 30 certification and NFPA 70E training, Knowledge of SMA, Sungrow, or similar inverter platforms
What You'll Do.
performing routine preventive maintenance on utility-scale solar PV systems
including inverter stations
diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues using SCADA and on-site testing tools
and troubleshooting solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment
ensuring that all tasks are performed safely and in accordance with site operating procedures
completing Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO)
and job-specific documentation to ensure safe maintenance and repair execution
conducting inspections and thermal imaging to detect potential electrical and mechanical failures
replacing and repairing system components such as fuses
documenting all maintenance and repair activities using CMMS and reporting tools
proactively identifying and recommending improvements to job-specific processes and procedures
performing balance of plant (BOP) and switchyard work as required
performing electrical testing as necessary
including insulation and thermal testing
using Microsoft Office and computer software tools in support of communication
identifying gaps in safety standards and recognizing safety risks in the environment
responding promptly to emergencies and performing immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions
ensuring compliance with site protocols for access
being available to support operations outside traditional hours
including emergent abnormal conditions and O &M issues
operating mobile equipment such as mowers
assisting in vegetation management and site upkeep where applicable
maintaining accurate inventory of tools
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
frequent oral and written communications
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