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Clearway Energy

Develops and operates utility-scale solar, wind

Solar Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBloomington, MN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required for the Trainee level, or the candidate must be willing to obtain one within the first six months of employment.
  • A valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
  • The Trainee must demonstrate mechanical aptitude; prior electrical experience is not required.
  • The candidate must be able to work safely in a wide range of adverse climates and environments and travel as required.
  • The candidate must know how to use various hand tools.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate verbally and in writing and create, edit, or modify Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
  • The candidate must be able to work overtime and non-standard hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends, when needed.
  • Level I candidates must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge gained through direct work experience, such as electrical work in a construction trade, employment in power generation or a utility environment, or experience as a licensed or apprentice electrician. They must be able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color-coded wires.
  • The candidate must understand general workplace safety, follow safety standards, and help improve existing standards.
  • The candidate must communicate verbally and in writing and work without direct supervision during the performance of work.
  • The candidate must meet the requirements of Clearway Energy Group's Qualified Electrical Worker program.
  • The candidate must know applicable safety and environmental regulations.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-tasking team.
  • Level II candidates must have at least one year of experience in a power plant or in PV solar operations and maintenance or engineering, procurement, and construction.
  • Two or more years of field experience with significant instrumentation and electrical, instrumentation and control, and/or construction and industrial electrician experience may be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience.
  • Level II candidates must demonstrate knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals, including single-craft journeyman skills such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory application.
  • Level II candidates must have basic knowledge of the operating characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities and demonstrate mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
  • Level III candidates must have at least four years of PV solar experience; instrumentation and electrical, instrumentation and control, and/or construction and industrial electrician experience may be considered in lieu of applicable experience.
  • Level III candidates must have proven experience with multiple electrical or construction projects.
  • Level III candidates must demonstrate journeyman-level knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals, including electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory application.
  • Level III candidates must know complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems and proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems.
  • Level III candidates must have experience administering safe methods for clearing equipment and using tools and plant safety rules.
  • Level III candidates must understand reporting and maintenance procedures and practices and know electrical and mechanical prints.
  • Level III candidates must be familiar with PV solar plant terminology and nomenclature and be qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and switchyard.
  • Level III candidates must communicate verbally and in writing, work without direct supervision during work, and be able to travel approximately 5%.

Responsibilities

  • The Trainee follows safety procedures, observes safe working practices, and maintains a safe working environment under direct supervision.
  • The Trainee shadows and assists experienced technicians in maintaining PV systems and electrical components.
  • The Trainee keeps hand tools in good working order and organized, and operates and maintains a service vehicle.
  • The Trainee works a flexible on-call schedule when needed, including weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
  • The Trainee must pass an advancement exam and oral board within six months of hire upon completion of the training program.
  • The Trainee performs other duties within the Trainee scope as assigned.
  • Level I assists higher-level technicians with troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment.
  • Level I performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.
  • Level I helps in all areas of site operations as directed by the Site Lead and Site Manager, with minimal supervision, and ensures work complies with environmental and safety requirements.
  • Level I must pass an advancement exam and oral board within six months of hire upon completion of the training program and performs other assigned duties within the Level I scope.
  • Level II performs qualified corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations safely and efficiently, independently and/or in work crews.
  • Level II must pass an advancement exam and oral board within six months of hire upon completion of the training program, travel as needed, and perform other assigned duties within the Level II scope.
  • Level III performs routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting, and assigned complex maintenance such as distributed control system and inverter troubleshooting, based on skill and ability.
  • Level III completes work orders for the preventive maintenance management system and performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all PV solar equipment.
  • Level III prepares and implements switching and clearance orders in coordination with the Operations Center and operates all electrical and mechanical PV solar power plant systems.
  • Level III participates in required training and prepares job hazard analysis, pre-job briefing, and lockout/tagout documentation.
  • Level III writes plant orders, plant procedures, operating instructions, and other documents as assigned by the supervisor and ensures work complies with environmental and safety requirements.
  • Level III must pass an exam and oral board within six months of hire upon completion of the training program and performs other assigned duties within the Level III scope.

Desired Qualifications

  • The ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams is preferred.
  • A two-year technical degree or equivalent journeyman certification or qualifications is preferred.

About the Company

Clearway Energy

Develops and operates utility-scale solar, wind

Clearway Energy Group develops and operates renewable energy projects across the United States, including utility-scale solar and wind farms and community solar programs. It owns, develops, and runs solar and wind facilities, selling the electricity they generate to utilities and other large energy customers through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). This provides steady revenue and helps customers transition to clean energy. The company also has a controlling interest in Clearway Energy, Inc., acting as a sponsor that develops projects and provides administrative support. Compared with many competitors, Clearway Energy Group emphasizes owning and operating a large portfolio of projects (over 350) and carefully selecting EPC partners to ensure safety and performance. Its goal is to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy while advancing the energy transition for utilities, corporations, and communities.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2018

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