Job Title: Solar Operations Technician
Date Posted: 12/17/2024
Job Type: Contract Full Time

Immediate W2 contract position available in Fort Stockton, TX.
Estimated Duration: 6 months

JOB SUMMARY:
• The responsibilities include operating and maintaining utility scale solar photovoltaic electric systems as well as monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing the plant's electrical and mechanical equipment and various other duties.
• In addition, the successful candidates will maintain plant maintenance records in the computer-based work order system, Maximo®, and participate in the plant system owner program.
• The candidate will need to have the willingness to serve on any Operations Review Board (ORB) action teams when required.
• Shift work required, including nights.
• This position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• HS Graduate or Equivalent.
• 2-year College/Technical Degree or equivalent relevant work experience required
• Electrical background is highly preferred.
• I&C background is highly preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment are required.
• Solar Utility Scale Inverter maintenance experience preferred (i.e. Advanced Energy, TMEIC).
• Strong technical background in electrical and electronic devices and equipment
• Instrumentation experience is a plus; PV and/or experience with inverters is desired.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with little to no direction as well as possess an ability to follow directions when required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to apply principle of logical thinking and deal with situations that will be encountered.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required.
• Must be able to learn how to independently operate a solar plant and communicate effectively with plant stakeholders.
• Ability to perform physically demanding activities (i.e. climbing stairs and ladders, lifting heavy equipment) while working safely in all types of weather.