This role will work on sites located in Palmdale/Lancaster, CA. The candidate must live in general Palmdale/Lancaster area and be able to commute daily to the site (a company vehicle is provided for commuting).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the utility-scale Solar Energy Plants located in California's Central Valley and Kern County.
• Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform for equipment including but not limited to:
  • Power Electronics HEC
  • Power Electronics HEC 1500V
  • Power Electronics HEM
  • AE 1000NX
  • AE 500NX
  • Eaton XPert 1670
  • Ingecon Sun 1110TL U B400
  • SMA 750CP
  • SMA SC2200-2750
  • SunGrow 3600
  • DC Combiner boxes
  • ATI Trackers V2, V2.5, V3
  • NexTracker Tracker
  • First Solar Tracker
  • High, Medium, Low voltage Switching
• Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
• Performs work independently and/or in work crews.

Desired Skills, Expertise and Competencies:

• Experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects and knowledge of basic IT equipment.
• Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
• Ability to excel in a collaborative, multi-functional and geographically diverse organization.
• Maturity, professionalism and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with superiors and colleagues.
• High energy, developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
• Meticulous with an ability to synthesize complex analysis, approach new challenges with creativity and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers.
• Proficiency in research, highly technical equipment and engineering.
• Excellent hands on abilities with strong technical skills
• Ability to operate personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Demonstrates proactivity for solving problems and adding new value to the company.
• Maintains a current level of professional knowledge.
• Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
• Ability to establish a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals
• Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip.
• Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.
• Is a strong teammate and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate.

Education / Experience:

• Possess 2 year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualifications
• Three (3) or more years' experience as a PV O&M solar technician or Five (5) or more years' experience in a power plant and one (1) or more years' experience in PV Solar O&M or construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application.
• Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities.

Working Conditions:

• Working outside.
• Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high/low 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 of wear 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 as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required.
• Travel to sites outside typical area.