What are the responsibilities and job description for the O&M Field Technician - Hill County 2 Solar (Itasca, TX - Dallas/Waco Area) position at Recurrent Energy?
Job Title: O&M Field Technician
Department: Operations & Maintenance
Reports to: Regional O&M Manager
Location: Hill County 2 Solar (Itasca, TX - Dallas/Waco Area)
Position Summary:
Recurrent Energy is currently seeking an O&M Field Technician for our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Division. The O&M Field Technician will be responsible for maintenance checks, troubleshooting and repair of project equipment related to any operational solar farms. The successful candidate will have strong electrical / mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting techniques and organizational skills to drive and achieve project uptime and production targets of projects and must be capable of working independently or within a team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot daily project system issues to meet uptime goals.
- Understand hourly production output targets and if there is any danger of not meeting them, execute a plan for correction or elevation of the situation.
- Follow maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance (PMs, start-up tests, etc.) on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed before elevating the problems to Operations & Maintenance Manager.
- Identify potential problems and suggest changes or corrective actions.
- Work with other members of the maintenance team, sub-contractors and other groups to continuously improve system performance, drive product quality and maintenance cost improvement.
- Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant issues.
- Ensure CMMS work orders are complete in their entirety and audit events and warranty claims within the CMMS system.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot various project systems issues such as inverters, switchgear, transformers, breakers, communications equipment, tracker etc.
- Provide machine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting training to operators and others as needed.
- Develop standard operating documents for maintenance and operations.
- Assist with project commissioning and testing providing knowledge expertise.
- Coordinate on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
- Attend and participate in all assigned trainings in safety, environmental, and other areas as assigned.
- Adhere to all health and safety rules and company policies.
- Conduct other duties as required.
Requirements:
- College degree preferred.
- 2 years minimum of hands-on experience in the renewable energy (solar, wind or similar).
- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing various types of electrical machinery and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications
- Must have a strong safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis
- Strong work ethic, positive team attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be willing to work outside normal daytime hours of 8am to 5:00pm (plus nights and weekends) responding to emergency service or project equipment issues.
- Must be willing to travel; currently all project locations are within Sicily (Italy).
- Good written and verbal communication skills (English).
- Deep knowledge on local regulations applicable to the PV Sites under operation.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.