Solar Technician II

Company: Clearway Energy
Location: Jayton
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

About Us
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and operate over 7.5 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, Clearway's 5 gigawatts of wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of nearly 8.8 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco, CA with offices in Carlsbad, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; and Princeton, NJ. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Solar Site Supervisor, the Solar Technician II is responsible for performing corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for solar PV systems and associated equipment. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation.

Principal Responsibilities & Key Results

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• Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform
  
• 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
  
• Participate in required training, including On-the-Job Training, Self-Study, Computer Based Training and Classroom Training
  
• Performs work independently and/or in work crews
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
• Travel required as needed
  
  
  Knowledge & Skills
  
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  • Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge
    
  • Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards, as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place
    
  • Will drive company vehicle; must have a valid state driver's license and good driving record
    
  • Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights), when needed
    
  • Professionalism and excellent communication skills
    
  • Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software
    
  • Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
    
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team
    
    
    Qualifications
    
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    • A High School Diploma or GED required or willing to obtain within first 6 months of employment.
      
    • 1+ years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience
      
    • 2+ years of field experience with significant I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience
      
    • 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
      
    • 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred
      
      Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

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