Pv Solar Field Technician Sr - Central California

Requisition ID: 74041

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

This position sits within the Power Generation Division which is responsible for all of NextEra Energy's non-nuclear generation operations, exceeding 40,000 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity.

Position is responsible for operation and maintenance for solar collection assemblies on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. Maintains all tools, shops, vehicles, and all work locations in a safe and efficient condition. Provides inspection of watch, electrical, mechanical, and electronic trouble shooting for a solar field and pipeline. Inspection is performed daily for fluid system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment and electrical component failures preventing a collector or groups of collectors from tracking. Job may include other misc. duties as assigned.

Job Overview

Employees in this senior-level role are responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar generation equipment on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. Successful candidates apply advanced knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components and equipment including the use of digital multi-meters, meggers, and amp clamps.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performs corrective maintenance and repairs on solar and energy storage power generation equipment

Conducts advanced electrical, electronic, and network troubleshooting

Provides oversight to other personnel and acts as a Safety Mentor

Serves as qualified reliever in the absence of site management

Performs switching and grounding of medium and high voltage equipment

Leads teams in Quality Improvement (QI) projects

Documents work execution and field changes utilizing Maximo

Completes special projects or complex task assignments

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED

Experience: 3+ years

Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's or Equivalent Experience

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

The base pay for this position is $66,400.00 to $99,600.00 per year. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

Employee Group: Non Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar

Organization: NextEra Operating Srvs

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits.

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