Plant Manager - Lemoore, CA

ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.

The Plant Manager is directly responsible for the safe, productive, day-to-day onsite operations of the utility scale solar PV plant. From performing preventative maintenance and inspections, to troubleshooting and making repairs to maximize production, the Plant Manager gets to exercise a verity of skillsets and has constant opportunities to learn more. All while making an impact on our safe, reliable, clean energy future.

Responsibilities

Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do

Conducting routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities

Strong understanding of NEC code, electrical theory, industry best practices

DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing

Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, trouble shooting and repair of equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities including but not limited to: o Single Axis trackers o Central or String Inverters o Transformers o AC and DC disconnects o Substation equipment

Maintaining company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and plant stock

Maintaining service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory

Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians and others as needed.

Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards

Qualification Requirements

3+ years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, substation operations, network communications and monitoring or equivalent

power plant operations

Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems

Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Infrared cameras, sUAS

(drones), IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection

Experience working with a CMMS platform

Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices

Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams

Proficiency with MS Office suite

Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight

NABCEP Certified Installation Professional

Valid Driver’s License

Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B

OSHA 10 General Industry certificate

Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.

Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required.

Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.

Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

Job Type: Full-time

Supplemental Pay:

Overtime pay

Performance bonus

Schedule:

Extended hours

Monday to Friday

On call

Benefits:

401(k) with employer match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short-term and Long-term disability

Critical illness

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Legal and Identity Theft

Vehicle stipend opportunities

Pet Insurance

Act Power Services does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.