Solar Technician I - Mettler, United States - EDP Renewables

EDP Renewables

Verified Company

Mettler, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Main Accountabilities:

Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures and communicate through appropriate channels or implement improvements using the appropriate control management protocol
Perform mechanical and electrical component repair and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions in accordance with all pertinent manufacturers' requirements
Seek assistance when encountering issues outside trained skill level to ensure success in resolution
Comply with all pertinent environmental health and safety programs
Act as a safety role model; encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced
Identify gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment
Promote integrity, strong initiative, and a nocompromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals
Work with and respond to EDPRs Remote Operations Control Center when necessary
Perform QA/QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP
Facilitate periodic equipment inspections and reporting
Document all work performed using computerbased service reporting procedures (SAP)
Additional duties as required

Direct reports:
None

Travel:
up to 10%

Minimum qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

years relevant experience in PV Solar or a related industry

Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment (e.g., voltage testers, amp clamps)
Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle

Behavioral requirements:

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license
Ability to work around low

- and medium-voltage equipment

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to other operational sites within the US as needed
Ability and willingness to work overtime on holidays and weekends and to work on short notice as needed due to oncall scheduling
Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed

Physical demands & working conditions:

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Sitting/Standing/Flexibility:Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on solar farm sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
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Walking:Ability to walk.25 to.5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when at sites
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Speech/Reading:Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
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Lifting:Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and to occasionally lift items weighing between 60 and 100 pounds
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Vision/Hearing:Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
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Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions:Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on solar farm sites
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Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Pay:
$ $25.44 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: