Solar Technician Lead

What The Role Is

This position reports to the Plant Manager and has primary responsibility for the Daggett assets located in Daggett, CA.

If you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You'll Be Doing

Monitor and enforce safe work practices as they relate to PV Solar plants and PV Solar BOP repairs and maintenance.

Primary responsibility: responsible to maintain sites availability at the highest state of operability, meeting contractual obligations, and budget

Manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the PV industry, with an emphasis on safety, planning/scheduling, and preventive/predictive maintenance.

Monitor and report on manufacture and third-party maintenance and repair efforts

Supervise/conduct/assist in trouble shooting and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems.

Monitors and manages the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, equipment, tools, and reordering as necessary.

Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for quality assurance.

Maintain logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and report and irregularities.

Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.

Communicates regularly with Management and all site personnel, both individually and as a group, to ensure excellent two-way communication concerning operational and maintenance issues.

Participate in contract negotiations with sub-contractors and other vendors for parts and services required.

Responsible for manuals, updates, and work instructions for site personnel and PV systems

Develop standard work procedures.

Work overtime and non-standard working hours – (nights) as required

What You'll Bring

High school diploma or GED required

3 years of experience in the operation of Commercial Solar plants or 5 years of equivalent experience in instrumentation & controls, MV/HV Electrical work.

Qualified to perform all routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV Switchyard.

Experience working with plant systems and computerized maintenance management systems. (SAP).

Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems; proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems; proper and safe methods to clear equipment; safe use of tools; plant safety rules; reporting procedures and practices, maintenance procedures and practices; electrical and mechanical prints, and PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature.

Demonstrated ability to maintain PV solar sites at high availability.

Proficiency in using MS Office software to include spread sheet and document applications.

Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.

What Would Be Nice

Technical School Diploma preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

Journeyman electrician preferred

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$108,000 — $114,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

• Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
• Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

• Working at Clearway
• Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees work together from our offices on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

• What We Provide
• Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of 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. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website .

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