Solar Operations and Maintenance Technician III - Hattiesburg, United States - Silicon Ranch

Description

Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.

• We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.
• We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.
• Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only "make solar do more", but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.

This position is responsible for leading, managing, and performing operations and maintenance activities within a defined facility or set of facilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the safe planning and performance of electrical tasks within DC, AC, and MV systems as well performing basic electrical testing using industry standard practices.

The ideal candidate will also have experience managing utility scale solar facilities, including leading technical discussions, planning preventative and corrective maintenance, and managing third party service providers.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on the facility, including substation, UPS, battery backup, and SCADA systems
• Perform corrective maintenance and repair work as directed, including substation, UPS, battery back-up, and SCADA systems
• Generate reports as required by the SOP
• Perform testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other equipment, as needed
• Lead field investigations to support predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and serial defect reports
• Generate and review annual maintenance reports
• Provide subject matter expertise and mentoring to Solar O&M Tech I and Tech II in all areas of solar facility operations, maintenance, and management
• Assist in creating and reviewing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance SOP's, schedules, and checklists
• Provide site access and oversight of third-party contractors as needed
• Assist with other related tasks as directed
• Attend equipment training as directed

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Valid Driver's License
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, and OSHA standards
• OSHA 30
• State electrical license or NABCEP certification

• 5+ years of experience as an electrician, maintenance electrician, or the completion of a recognized apprenticeship program required
• 2+ years of experience as a O&M Technician, Field Service Engineer, or Inverter Technician required
• Experience with MV/HV systems, IT systems, Inverters, T&D systems, Substations, or other specialized electrical system is highly desirable
• Electrical construction management and/or commissioning management experience is desirable

Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.