Lead Solar Technician
- Full-Time
- Haskell, TX
- ENEL
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Who We Are: Enel is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy and is consistently named one of Fortune Magazine’s “Companies that are Changing the World.” It is also one of the largest and most trusted energy companies in the world, serving around 70 million customers in more than 30 countries across 5 continents. The Enel Group vision is about Open Power. Open Power means opening energy access to more people; opening the world of energy to new technologies; opening new ways for people to manage energy; opening new uses of energy; and opening more partnerships. These are ambitious goals and we are pursuing them with the passion of more than 65,000 people whose brilliant work is based on our values of Responsibility, Innovation, Trust and Proactivity. In the US and Canada Enel operates through three business lines: Enel Green Power, Enel X and Enel Trading. Together our businesses are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value. Meet Enel Green Power:: Enel Green Power, part of Enel Group, is driving the future of sustainable energy, working to bring renewable energy to every corner of the planet. As one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, we play a fundamental role in the energy transition, bringing our planet into a new era in which everyone has access to sustainable, decarbonized energy. We combine our purpose, passion and skills to create a cleaner and more sustainable future, constantly pushing technological limits and fostering stakeholder awareness. In the US and Canada, Enel Green Power is one of the leading and fastest growing renewable energy companies in the US and Canada, and the growth engine of our global renewable energy business. Our growth is driven by our people and our partnerships. We work with some of the largest corporations in the world, supporting the renewable energy goals of customers like Google, Anheuser-Busch, T-Mobile, Facebook, Adobe and Kohler, among others. Enel Green Power operates across the entire value chain from business development to long-term operations, fostering innovative solutions to produce green energy more efficiently and more sustainably. We aim to create shared value in the communities where we operate by combining the pursuit of our business with lasting contributions to socio-economic development. The Opportunity:: This position will involve work at multiple solar PV power plants maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting AC and DC circuits ranging from medium voltage (345kV and below) to 12VDC. The equipment that will need to be maintained includes: station service electrical equipment such as motors, and motor controls, electrical switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar PV panels, panel tracking mechanisms, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting, power supplies, HVAC systems, security and battery support systems. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and overhauling such equipment as well as preventative and predictive maintenance activities for the afore mentioned equipment.
The position will serve as a Lead Technician who will directly supervise day to day activity of the Solar Technicians (up to 10 personal). This will involve daily scheduling of activities, support activities for the Supervisor/Manager, review/create work procedures, and support daily activities of Technicians by providing technical advice when needed. Attend meetings at the request of the local Supervisor/Manager and fill in when required. Lead Tech’s review manuals and schematic diagrams to determine the tasks, tools, equipment and parts needed and will coordinate Plan of Days, help troubleshoot complicated issues, and oversee the day to day operations of the technicians.Responsibilities: • Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors as defined by the EGPNA policies and handbooks • Provide leadership to a team of up to 10 Field Service Technicians with a focus on reliability based philosophies to include executing prioritized work schedules, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance • Responsible to execute daily scheduling philosophy utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by Planning with a focus on maximizing generation and also ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed. • Installs, tests, maintains and troubleshoots minor components and assist with some major components • Perform current and voltage calculations as necessary • Complete reports and records associated with maintenance and repairs • Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work and job specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner • Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures • Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements • Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required • Responsible for facilitating training requirements such as tasked based certifications, safety training, and compliance training • Effectively gather information regarding plant performance/issues. May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues. • Act as a safety role model, encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced • Perform a variety of administrative duties satisfying both internal and external reporting requirements. • Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment • Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher level technical staff and management • Demonstrate and promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis • Read schematics in order to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, speed control systems, and components • Review completed service checklists for accuracy and maintain punch list for future work activities • Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements • Support regional maintenance activities, as needed • Assist with QA/QC activities • Work in conjunction with Technical Support for proactive repairs • Comply with all HSEQ policies and procedures (ISO9001/ISO14001/ISO18001) • Ensure all materials used in maintenance is removed from SAP inventory • At times may assist with BOP activities • Participate in on-the-job training and other training off site • Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe What You'll Do at Enel::
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The position will serve as a Lead Technician who will directly supervise day to day activity of the Solar Technicians (up to 10 personal). This will involve daily scheduling of activities, support activities for the Supervisor/Manager, review/create work procedures, and support daily activities of Technicians by providing technical advice when needed. Attend meetings at the request of the local Supervisor/Manager and fill in when required. Lead Tech’s review manuals and schematic diagrams to determine the tasks, tools, equipment and parts needed and will coordinate Plan of Days, help troubleshoot complicated issues, and oversee the day to day operations of the technicians.Responsibilities: • Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors as defined by the EGPNA policies and handbooks • Provide leadership to a team of up to 10 Field Service Technicians with a focus on reliability based philosophies to include executing prioritized work schedules, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance • Responsible to execute daily scheduling philosophy utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by Planning with a focus on maximizing generation and also ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed. • Installs, tests, maintains and troubleshoots minor components and assist with some major components • Perform current and voltage calculations as necessary • Complete reports and records associated with maintenance and repairs • Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work and job specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner • Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures • Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements • Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required • Responsible for facilitating training requirements such as tasked based certifications, safety training, and compliance training • Effectively gather information regarding plant performance/issues. May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues. • Act as a safety role model, encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced • Perform a variety of administrative duties satisfying both internal and external reporting requirements. • Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment • Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher level technical staff and management • Demonstrate and promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis • Read schematics in order to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, speed control systems, and components • Review completed service checklists for accuracy and maintain punch list for future work activities • Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements • Support regional maintenance activities, as needed • Assist with QA/QC activities • Work in conjunction with Technical Support for proactive repairs • Comply with all HSEQ policies and procedures (ISO9001/ISO14001/ISO18001) • Ensure all materials used in maintenance is removed from SAP inventory • At times may assist with BOP activities • Participate in on-the-job training and other training off site • Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe What You'll Do at Enel::
- Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors as defined by the EGPNA policies and handbooks
- Provide leadership to a team of up to 10 Field Service Technicians with a focus on reliability based philosophies to include executing prioritized work schedules, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance
- Responsible to execute daily scheduling philosophy utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by Planning with a focus on maximizing generation and also ensuring proactive
- Installs, tests, maintains and troubleshoots minor components and assist with some major components
- Perform current and voltage calculations as necessary
- Complete reports and records associated with maintenance and repairs
- Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work and job specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner
- Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures
- Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements
- Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required
- Responsible for facilitating training requirements such as tasked based certifications, safety training, and compliance training
- Effectively gather information regarding plant performance/issues. May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues.
- Act as a safety role model, encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced
- Perform a variety of administrative duties satisfying both internal and external reporting requirements.
- Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
- Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher level technical staff and management
- Demonstrate and promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
- Read schematics in order to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, speed control systems, and components
- Review completed service checklists for accuracy and maintain punch list for future work activities
- Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements
- Support regional maintenance activities, as needed
- Assist with QA/QC activities
- Work in conjunction with Technical Support for proactive repairs
- Comply with all HSEQ policies and procedures (ISO9001/ISO14001/ISO18001)
- Ensure all materials used in maintenance is removed from SAP inventory
- At times may assist with BOP activities
- Participate in on-the-job training and other training off site
- Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
- 5+ year’s relevant experience in the renewable energy sector or
- 3+ years related experience and Associates Degree/Tech School Certification or
- B.S. Degree (electrical or technical) and 6 months or more of applicable experience