The Plant Manager is directly responsible for the safe, productive, day-to-day onsite operations of the utility scale solar PV plant. From performing preventative maintenance and inspections, to troubleshooting and making repairs to maximize production, the Plant Manager gets to exercise a verity of skillsets and has constant opportunities to learn more. All while making an impact on our safe, reliable, clean energy future.
Responsibilities- Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
- Conducting routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
- Strong understanding of NEC code, electrical theory, industry best practices
- DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
- Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, trouble shooting and repair of equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities including but not limited to: o Single Axis trackers o Central or String Inverters o Transformers o AC and DC disconnects o Substation equipment
- Maintaining company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and plant stock
- Maintaining service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory
- Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians and others as needed.
- Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
Qualification Requirements- 3+ years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, substation operations, network communications and monitoring or equivalent
power plant operations
- Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems
- Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Infrared cameras, sUAS
(drones), IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection
- Experience working with a CMMS platform
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices
- Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
- Proficiency with MS Office suite
- Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
- NABCEP Certified Installation Professional
- Valid Driver's License
- Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B
- OSHA 10 General Industry certificate
- Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:- Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required.
- Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
Job Type: Full-time
Supplemental Pay:- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
Schedule:- Extended hours
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Benefits:- 401(k) with employer match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Critical illness
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Training and Development
- Legal and Identity Theft
- Vehicle stipend opportunities
- Pet Insurance
