LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.The Specialist in this role will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting and repairing faults by both doing the work himself and/or directing other technicians. Support also entails performing root cause analysis, and documenting findings. The Specialist will manage and resolve outages associated with battery pack controller, string controller, string balancing, low cell voltage, HVAC, environmental controls and fire protection system.The position requires an in-depth knowledge of the Powin Stack 230 and Stack750/Centipede systems. It is expected of the Specialist to expand their knowledge to include other LRE BESS technologies including Sungrow and Fractal.The Specialist will contribute to planning and executing capacity tests and round-trip efficiency tests as required by PPA agreements. He will be directly responsible for, or directing other technicians in installation and testing new BESS stacks as part of augmentation or repairs.  This position requires travel to site and oversee and train on-site staff. The specialist must have a demonstrated ability to resolve technical problems, document work instructions, communicate and manage resources effectively as well as deliver complex and time sensitive assignments in a fast-paced environment.Essential Functions:<ul><li>Remote monitoring of BESS plants</li><li>Provide BESS tech support, and be on-call to support OCC and on-site personnel</li><li>Review alarms, identify and troubleshoot outages</li><li>Engage and direct field technicians. Travel on site when necessary.</li><li>Perform root cause analysis and/or validates contractor root cause analysis</li><li>Document work instructions, SOP’s, fault conditions and trouble resolution.</li><li>Train and mentor on-site technicians</li><li>Plant onboarding support: review documents from construction. Verify for completeness as it relates to plant Operations.</li><li>Execute LRE integrity programs for storage plants: primarily maintenance, repair and performance monitoring of equipment</li><li>Review maintenance findings from storage plants and make recommendations for maintenance improvements or upgrades</li><li>Interface with OEM technical teams</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>BS in Electrical Engineering preferred or more than 10 years’ experience installing, commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting powerplant generation, collection, and control systems</li><li>5 or more years of relevant technical experience in solar &amp; battery storage required</li><li>Minimum 2yr hands-on experience with Powin Stack 230P and Stack 750 Centipede BESS</li><li>Experience as a Powin ROC or field technician</li><li>Troubleshooting of Powin Stack 750 and Stack 230 BESS systems</li><li>Proven knowledge of StackOS and Kobold/CCUPractical and functional understanding of battery storage systems</li><li>Experience with the maintenance and repair of electrical power systems</li><li>Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and other common specifications in the electrical power industry</li><li>Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment</li></ul><h1></h1><h1>Physical Demands:</h1><ul><li>Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting and reaching</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel over 50%</li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license</li></ul>Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.<h2>Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.</h2>

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a leading renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states totaling about 2,500 megawatts of generating capacity. LRE is actively developing and contracting new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with 1.9 gigawatts contracted and 20 gigawatts under development and construction spanning over 100 projects. LRE is committed to providing long-term, sustainable energy solutions across all its projects that benefit its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada&rsquo;s largest defined benefit pension plans with C$121 billion in net assets (as of December 31, 2021). For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.

BESS O&M Specialist

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.The Specialist in this role will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting and repairing faults by both doing the work himself and/or directing other technicians. Support also entails performing root cause analysis, and documenting findings. The Specialist will manage and resolve outages associated with battery pack controller, string controller, string balancing, low cell voltage, HVAC, environmental controls and fire protection system.The position requires an in-depth knowledge of the Powin Stack 230 and Stack750/Centipede systems. It is expected of the Specialist to expand their knowledge to include other LRE BESS technologies including Sungrow and Fractal.The Specialist will contribute to planning and executing capacity tests and round-trip efficiency tests as required by PPA agreements. He will be directly responsible for, or directing other technicians in installation and testing new BESS stacks as part of augmentation or repairs.&nbsp; This position requires travel to site and oversee and train on-site staff. The specialist must have a demonstrated ability to resolve technical problems, document work instructions, communicate and manage resources effectively as well as deliver complex and time sensitive assignments in a fast-paced environment.Essential Functions:<ul><li>Remote monitoring of BESS plants</li><li>Provide BESS tech support, and be on-call to support OCC and on-site personnel</li><li>Review alarms, identify and troubleshoot outages</li><li>Engage and direct field technicians. Travel on site when necessary.</li><li>Perform root cause analysis and/or validates contractor root cause analysis</li><li>Document work instructions, SOP’s, fault conditions and trouble resolution.</li><li>Train and mentor on-site technicians</li><li>Plant onboarding support: review documents from construction. Verify for completeness as it relates to plant Operations.</li><li>Execute LRE integrity programs for storage plants: primarily maintenance, repair and performance monitoring of equipment</li><li>Review maintenance findings from storage plants and make recommendations for maintenance improvements or upgrades</li><li>Interface with OEM technical teams</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>BS in Electrical Engineering preferred or more than 10 years’ experience installing, commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting powerplant generation, collection, and control systems</li><li>5 or more years of relevant technical experience in solar &amp; battery storage required</li><li>Minimum 2yr hands-on experience with Powin Stack 230P and Stack 750 Centipede BESS</li><li>Experience as a Powin ROC or field technician</li><li>Troubleshooting of Powin Stack 750 and Stack 230 BESS systems</li><li>Proven knowledge of StackOS and Kobold/CCUPractical and functional understanding of battery storage systems</li><li>Experience with the maintenance and repair of electrical power systems</li><li>Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and other common specifications in the electrical power industry</li><li>Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment</li></ul><h1></h1><h1>Physical Demands:</h1><ul><li>Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting and reaching</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel over 50%</li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license</li></ul>Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of&nbsp;race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.<h2>Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:&nbsp;Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.</h2>

BESS O&M Specialist

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