Sr Solar Technician – Inverter

Full Time
Ravenswood
Posted 5 hours ago
$43.37 - $61.25 / Hour

BHE Renewables

Job Description

The senior solar technician is responsible for commissioning, inspecting, maintaining and troubleshooting inverters at combined solar and battery sites. This position is also for the maintenance and repair of all electrical generation and distribution equipment associated with the PV Solar equipment. Responsible for troubleshooting instrumentation and calibration of the instruments in a complex distributed control system, inverter troubleshooting and other maintenance work, for which they are qualified to safety and efficiently perform. Overtime, shift work and travel may be required. Work is performed under supervision and direction from the maintenance supervisor. This position will be based at the Ravenswood, West Virgina solar and battery storage microgrid.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar inverters
Responsible for performing local plant and unit startup, monitoring, and shutdown as well as preparation and implementation of clearances, switching (emergency and routine), pre-operational and performance testing, and return to service
Performs emergency, preventive, and predictive maintenance on equipment associated with a PV Solar power generating facility
Maintain logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report any irregularities
Performs diagnostic and routine maintenance on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and associated systems, Protective Relays, Utility Switchyards, and Communication Systems
Creates, plans, documents work performed, and closes work orders as required using the work management system
Fills out and timely submits documentation reports, inspection reports, safety inspections/observations, time sheets, work orders, parts consumption and all other required documentation
Maintains areas in neat condition, cleans up work areas and properly disposes waste per company policies
Operates and inspects forklifts, trucks and other powered equipment as authorized
Performs work independently and/or in assigned work crews

Qualifications

Possess a 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications, and 5 plus years of experience, preferably 1 year minimum as a Lead Technician and /or Project Manager
Ability to communicate clearly verbal and written information and directives; troubleshoot equipment and system problems; detect and correct faulty instruments and control devices; install special or sensitive instruments; prioritize work; read and understand technical information, prints, and engineering data; interpret charts, graphs, and gauge scales; and interface and work with other
Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems; proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems; proper and safe methods to clean equipment; safe use of tools; plant safety rules; reporting procedures and practices, maintenance procedures and practices; electrical and mechanical prints, and PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature
Knowledge of ABB Power One 1500 and/or SMA CP inverters
Must be able to use a personal computer keyboard and printer, engineering station keyboard, and various test equipment
Should have good working ability with MS Office programs
Must be able to articulate sufficiently to provide complex technical explanations
Must be able to read and comprehend highly technical instruction books and manuals
Qualified to perform all routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV Switchyard
Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high 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 or wear of 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 to 70 pounds, to perform duties and responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Work overtime and non-standard working hours – (nights) as required
Travel required as needed
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation

About Us

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About the Team

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Apply Here

To apply for this job email your details to evan@generationwv.org