O&M Solar Technician Lead
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About the role
The S&B Site Lead is responsible for assisting the Field Manager / Plant Manager in operation of the site and technicians from safety, solar and battery scheduled & unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, outages, inspections, HV/MV switching, oversight of technician teams & contractors and other work as directed. The S&B Site Lead shall know all aspects of safety in the above-mentioned activities and ensure compliance for all technicians on site. In this position you shall have knowledge and experience in renewable energy solar & battery operations, maintenance, BESS operations, switching and Lock Out Tag Out for PV, BESS, substation components as well as collection systems. This is a leadership field position.
Responsibilities: You will assist with oversight of the technicians in the field, leading by example and training other employees in S&B operations, electrical safety and best work practices.
As the S&B Site Lead, you will:
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Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in Leadership, Solar & BESS Operations, High, Medium, and Low Voltage maintenance and testing of electrical power equipment.
- Experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, air switches, URD and XLPE cable and components, and similar equipment.
- Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits.
- Lead investigations of electrical related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.
- Excellent in Microsoft office software, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to operate test equipment needed for the project.
- Ability to function as an on-site lead for the project, schedule, assign tasks, prioritize activities and interface with customers.
- Ability to read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams and catch mistakes and problems with the drawings and design when comparing with accepted engineering and customer standards.
- Ability to determine and interpret customer requirements and provide final deliverables including as built prints and all test results meeting specified requirements.
- Direct experience with pertinent substation and collection system equipment desired.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Effective communication and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA70E, varying electric codes, IEEE standards and IEC standards
Additional Requirements:
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
- Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
- Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 40 lbs.
- Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
- Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment is desired.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Career Growth Opportunities within Wind, Solar, and BESS sectors
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuous Professional Development Support
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Summary
Lead solar and BESS operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, safety, and team coordination.
Job title
O&M Solar Technician Lead
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
renewable energy
Location requirements
Blythe, CA, on-site with relocation possible within 1 hour.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Blythe, CA, USA