Solar Technician at Clearway Energy Group in Cedar City, UT

Summary: Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. The Solar Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. Responsibilities: - Assists higher level Technicians in performing maintenance - 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 other duties as assigned within the level I scope - Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform - Performs work independently and/or in work crews - Travel required as needed - Performs other duties as assigned within the level II scope - Executes routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting - Performs complex maintenance work such as distributed control systems and inverter troubleshooting as assigned by supervisor based on level of skill and ability - Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system - Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all PV Solar equipment - Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders, while working with Operations Center - Operates all electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems - Participates in training as required, JHA, PJB, LOTO documentation - Writes Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned by supervisor - Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements - Performs other duties as assigned within the level III scope Required Qualifications: - A high school diploma or GED is required or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment - 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, holidays, weekends), 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 - 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 - 4+ years of PV solar experience is required. I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable experience - Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects - Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (Journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application - Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems - Proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems - Experience administering safe methods to clear equipment, use of tools and plant safety rules - Understanding reporting procedures and practices and maintenance procedures and practices - Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints - Familiarity with PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature - Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and Switchyard - Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work - Able to travel (approximately 5%) Preferred Qualifications: - 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred Required Skills: Solar PV systems maintenance, Electrical troubleshooting, Instrumentation calibration, Control systems troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance management, Electrical measurements, Control circuits, Solid state theory, Analog and digital instrumentation, Electrical and mechanical prints, Journeyman electrician skills, Switchyard operations, Safety and environmental regulations compliance Benefits: Generous PTO, Medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, Health FSAs, Dependent daycare FSAs, Commuter benefits, Relocation, A 401(k) plan with employer match, A variety of life & accident insurances, Fertility programs, Adoption assistance, Generous parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships