CAMS

Integrated energy asset management and O&M

Lead O&M Technician-BOP

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeItaly, TX, USA$55.29 - $62.50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must have at least three years of electrical knowledge or training.
The candidate must be able to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
The candidate must communicate verbally and in writing with internal teams, customers, and local participants.
The candidate must be able to lift objects weighing 30 pounds, work outdoors in potentially extreme weather, move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment.
The candidate must be competent using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
The candidate must have NFPA 70E, Substation Level I and II, and First Aid/CPR qualifications.
The candidate must be able to certify as a Thermal Image user within 12 months.
The candidate must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record, and be able to drive in inclement weather.
The candidate must be available on-call at scheduled times to respond to emergency callouts.
The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
The candidate must maintain a clean driving record and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Lead onsite company employees and manage onsite contractors to ensure work is completed safely, documented, and compliant with specifications and warranty requirements.
Perform work safely and in compliance with company safety policies.
Schedule and execute preventive and corrective maintenance of photovoltaic and Balance of Plant systems and components, and ensure the project work-order system is used for planned and corrective maintenance.
Assist in preparing switching orders, carry them out as required, and operate Balance of Plant and photovoltaic systems.
Monitor Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems for trends, analysis, and operational diagnostics.
Initiate and track warranty claims, and document offline and online times, including excusable events.
Direct junior technicians in replacing and installing hardware, inverters, monitoring equipment, and other site components.
Direct junior technicians in electrical testing using appropriate personal protective equipment and approved procedures.
Prepare reports as needed to meet Operations and Maintenance contract deliverables.
Oversee site technicians performing preventive and corrective maintenance, providing directions to support safe, high-quality work.
Attend manufacturer equipment training sessions approved by the manager.
Use company equipment and resources according to company instructions.
Follow company, quality, and environmental health and safety policies, and maintain good housekeeping practices.
Perform other tasks delegated by the manager.
Travel approximately 25% overnight for training and technical assistance at neighboring photovoltaic sites.
Travel occasionally for company business and operate a vehicle in accordance with applicable company and insurance requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting photovoltaic systems; related applicable experience is acceptable.
Licensed Master Electrician.
Valid Texas Electrician's License.
Certification on Sungrow solar photovoltaic systems.
Original equipment manufacturer certification on photovoltaic panels and Nextracker trackers.
Valid training certificates for high-voltage/medium-voltage switching and substation work.
Certification in thermal imaging and analysis.
Remote monitoring experience with Fractal, Indie, or other vendors.

Salary Range: 55.29 to 62.5 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

CAMS Renewable Services LLC is hiring a Lead Technician with knowledge in Balance of Plant (BOP) electrical systems, and grid scale PV. This Lead Technician will be responsible for managing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting PV and BOP site systems, warranty claims, and performing electrical repairs.

This position is a dedicated site worker based at 200mw PV site near Italy, TX.

Must have excellent work ethic, good communication and documenting skills. Safety is paramount with CAMS and this role requires the Lead Technician to be proactive in administering the EHS and Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) programs to the site team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership over onsite CAMS employees as well as managing onsite contractors to ensure that all work is accomplished safely, with documentation, and meeting all specifications and requirements to maintain warranty. Must have good organization, communication, analytical, planning, time management, and customer service skills.

Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with company safety policy.

Responsible for the scheduling and execution of all preventative and corrective maintenance of PV and BOP systems and components. The Lead Technician will ensure that the CAMS work order system is fully utilized throughout the project for planned and corrective maintenance.

Assist with preparing switching orders and carry out as required and operate all BOP and PV systems.

Monitor SCADA for trends, analysis, and operational diagnostics.

Initiate and track warranty claims as required. Documenting all offline and online times with notation for periods of excusable events.

Give direction to junior technicians on how to replace/install hardware, inverters, monitoring equipment and any other component within the site.

Give direction to junior technicians on how to perform electrical testing using appropriate PPE and approved procedures.

Prepare reports, as needed to comply with deliverables in O&M contracts.

Oversee site technicians in all areas of preventative and corrective maintenance, giving clear directions to ensure safety and quality work is accomplished.

Attending training sessions on equipment provided by the manufacturer and approved by manager.

In the performance of duties, use equipment and resources in accordance with instructions provided by the company.

Maintains adherence to Company policies, quality, environmental health and safety policies and good housekeeping practices.

Carry out any other tasks delegated by Manager.

Maintain a clean driving record and background check.

25% overnight travel for training and technical assist at neighboring PV sites.

Qualifications and Skills

Ability to read and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
Experience in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PV systems is preferred, but related applicable experience is acceptable.
Electrical knowledge/training experience of at least three years.
Communicate internally, with customers, and local participants respectfully verbally and in writing.
Lift objects weighing 30 pounds.
Stop when servicing equipment.
Work outdoors, potentially in extreme weather conditions.
Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Competent skills using Microsoft office applications like Outlook, Excel, Word.
NFPA 70e, Substation Level I &II, First Aid/CPR.
Able to certify as Thermal Image user within 12 months.
Clean driving record with a valid driver’s license and ability to drive in inclement weather.
Must be on-call at scheduled times to respond to emergency call outs.

Other Desirable Skills

Licensed Master Electrician.
Hold a valid Texas Electricians License.
Certification on Sungrow Solar PV systems.
Certification from OEM on PV panels and Nextracker trackers.
Valid certificates of training for HV/MV switching and substation work.
Certified in Thermal Imaging and analysis.
Remote monitoring experience with Fractal, Indie or other vendors.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, health spending account, employee referral incentives, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

About the Company

CAMS

Integrated energy asset management and O&M

CAMS manages energy and infrastructure assets for owners, offering an integrated suite of services across the energy value chain, including O&M, asset management, financial services, regulatory compliance, environmental and safety programs, and asset optimization. It operates by treating clients’ assets as its own, coordinating technical, financial, and regulatory work through a single, aligned team to improve performance and reduce costs. The company specializes in power generation, midstream pipelines, E&P assets, data centers, and growing battery energy storage systems, and it also provides advisory services via its eSPARC platform. Its goal is to add long-term value for asset owners by delivering safe operations, reliable performance, and optimized returns across the asset life cycle.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 2007

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