Rnwbl

O&M Solar Technician Lead

Blythe, CA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 hours ago

NLPProject ManagementPLCLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMicrosoft OfficeOSHARenewable EnergyActuators

About the role

In this position you shall have knowledge and experience in renewable energy solar & battery operations, maintenance, BESS operations, switching and Lock Out Tag Out for PV, BESS, substation components as well as collection systems.

As the S&B Site Lead, you will: Reside or relocate within 1 hour of the project.
Support technicians and assist with project management at site.
Manage CMMS work order reviews for accuracy and out-of-scope billing.
Lead by example-set the standard for safety, quality, and excellence.
Identify site performance issues and develop plans for corrective action, ideally during scheduled maintenance.
Perform quality checks to confirm technician and contractor work meets standards.
Inspect and troubleshoot DC systems, combiner boxes, and string performance Ensure all work performed is documented and maintain compliance with safety standards (OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E) Collaborate with peers, site leads, and clients to ensure project success Communicate issues and solutions to leadership.
Support experienced technicians with troubleshooting tasks.
Maintain safety training and Qualified Electrical Worker requirements as a Site Lead Participate in safety briefings and enforce LOTO procedures.
Perform collections system repairs to underground systems and utilize test equipment such as Megohm meters and VLF to prove repairs.

5+ years of experience in Leadership, Solar & BESS Operations, High, Medium, and Low Voltage maintenance and testing of electrical power equipment.
Experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, air switches, URD and XLPE cable and components, and similar equipment.
Ability to operate test equipment needed for the project.
Ability to determine and interpret customer requirements and provide final deliverables including as built prints and all test results meeting specified requirements.
Direct experience with pertinent substation and collection system equipment desired.
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA70E, varying electric codes, IEEE standards and IEC standards Additional
Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment is desired.
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA70E, varying electric codes, IEEE standards and IEC standards Additional Requirements: Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Reside or relocate within 1 hour of the project.
Schedule and plan work to minimize downtime and ensure team safety.
Track inspections, schedules, and parts consumption through CMMS.
Ensure equipment integrity with only approved solutions, hardware, and software for equipment.
Coordinate large corrective work or campaigns with contractors as needed.
Perform required testing and develop reports as to findings and any recommended repairs.
Enjoy the challenges associated with troubleshooting, maintaining, and problem solving on renewable energy equipment Travel as needed for training or to assist other projects.

Issue customer's annual maintenance plans and ensure maintenance on completed on time.

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About the role The S&B Site Lead is responsible for assisting the Field Manager / Plant Manager in operation of the site and technicians from safety, solar and battery scheduled & unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, outages, inspections, HV/MV switching, oversight of technician teams & contractors and other work as directed.
The S&B Site Lead shall know all aspects of safety in the above-mentioned activities and ensure compliance for all technicians on site.
This is a leadership field position.

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