OsoiteRWE Clean Energy, LLC
Functional area:Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration:Exempt
The Site Operator is responsible for the on-site generation of renewable energy of the Solar Site, ensuring the site operates within design parameters in a reliable, safe, and efficient manner. The Site Operator will be responsible for monitoring and operation of solar power generation equipment, including, inverters, pad mount transformers, tracking systems, and monitoring devices. The Site Operator will be responsible for performing, supervising, and/or coordinating the daily operation, planned and corrective maintenance, and event response for RWE Clean Energy’s assets according to applicable contracts, agreements, or procedures. The Site Operator will also assume the responsibility of acting as a liaison with grid operators and utility companies, ensuring the smooth integration of solar power into the electrical grid and sustaining a reliable power supply. Furthermore, the Site Operator is accountable for ensuring that all operational and maintenance activities adhere to industry best practices, safety standards, RWE Clean Energy protocols, plans, guidelines, and pertinent laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees production of renewable energy, ensuring the site operates within design parameters in a reliable, safe, and efficient manner
- Responds to alarms, system failures, or abnormal operating conditions and promptly taking appropriate action
- Conduct Repairs after break-down - Identify, trouble shoot, diagnose, and repair power generation equipment issues to minimize down time and maximize production
- Perform routine inspections and servicing of solar power generation equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure plants’ optimal performance
- Use real-time data to predict breakdowns and prioritize activities and resources
- Perform Direct Current (D/C) health management on solar power systems to ensure optimal performance and safety
- Adheres to all electrical safety standards to minimize risk associated with working at the solar plant
- Maintains accurate records on maintenance activities, system repairs, equipment performance, and other relevant data
Qualifications:
- 2-year technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a related renewable energy field
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in trouble shooting and maintenance of solar power generation equipment.
- Prior Supervisory experience a plus
Other Qualifications:
- Knowledge of electrical safety procedures
- Ability to trouble shoot A/C and D/C electrical issues
- Ability to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of solar inverters
- Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with team members
- Demonstrates desire to learn about the company and the renewables sector
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
- Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
- Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
- Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
- Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
- Ability to walk and stand extensively during the workday
- Driver license and dependable transportation required
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.
Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.
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