Solar & BESS Technician II

This position will report to our site in Long Beach

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the Energy Storage sites and substations associated with the utility-scale and distribution scale Energy Storage.
• Performs/assists with corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform for equipment including but not limited to installed Inverters, transformers, battery modules, DC Collection equipment, AC Collection and Distribution equipment and systems.
• Performs/assists with routine maintenance work (electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration, basic Inverter troubleshooting), up to their capabilities, as assigned and/or directed by supervisor and work orders from the maintenance management system.
• Prepares and implements switching HV, MV and LV equipment.
• Understands and executes the equipment clearance (LOTO) using set procedures. Follow and issue Job Safety Analysis/Work Authorization/Confined Space/Hot Work Permits as per instructions of established safety procedures.
• Operates electrical and mechanical power plant systems.
• Participates in training as required. Some training may require limited travel.
• Performs/assists with technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power plant.
• May assist with site vegetation management plans including running tractors, riding mowers, and other vegetation maintenance equipment.
• Writes/assists with Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned.
• Operate BESS facility in compliance with NERC standards and report concerned entities as required.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
  Performs/assists with technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power plant.
• Writes/assists with Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions, and other documents as assigned.
• May perform work independently and/or in work crews, depending upon skills and experience.
• Must express emotional intelligence and be a collaborative team contributor.
   

Desired Skills, Expertise and Proficiencies:

• Understands and promotes general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
• Experience with electrical systems and familiarity of basic safety principles to included LOTO and Electrical Safety.
• Must have experience in operating personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.  Experience with SCADA and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is highly recommended.
• Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.
• Integrity and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with leaders and colleagues.
• Promotes the site team; strong teammate and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate.
• 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.
• Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish and Portuguese is a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and making valuable contributions 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 and maintain 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.

Education / Experience:

• Possess high school diploma or GED.
• Possess Technical degree, Solar certification, Energy Storage Certification (plus)
• One (3) or more years’ experience in a power plant.
• Experience in energy storage system installation (plus)
• Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory application, and/or basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Working outside in a normal energy storage power plant and/or office environment, including high/low ambient temperatures and high/low humidity areas, and possibly working at heights.
• 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.