Solar Tech I
| Company | Duke Energy |
|---|---|
| Location | Denver, NC, USA, Gastonia, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Must have strong instrumentation, electrical / electronic controls knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and operate a photovoltaic solar plant
- Ability to read and understand technical OEM manuals, recommendations, and warranty agreements
- Ability to read and understand technical electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings
- General knowledge of high voltage equipment and ability to perform high voltage switching
- Must live within approximate 30 mile radius of assigned site
- Capable of passing background check for NERC CIP
- Must successfully complete EEI’s Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS)
- Must successfully complete a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment
- Required to pass physical
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong Background in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Troubleshooting and repair
- Proven ability to train and develop associates (Solar Tech III only)
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively direct owner and contract company associates
- Must possess good oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability
- Must be motivated to work independently
- Must have strong organization skills
- Must have experience using electrical test and measurement equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot from schematics
Responsibilities
- Perform daily operational rounds and operations activities up to and including developing and implementing complex LOTOs
- Perform inverter / array maintenance tasks
- Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks
- Perform all Lock-Out-Tag-Out tasks needed for maintenance activities including research, development, isolation, independent verification, zero energy verification and work leader duties
- Perform contractor oversight duties
- Communicate with Operations Center regarding daily plant / equipment status and maintenance
- Perform rotational On-Call duties
- Perform record keeping duties concerning Environmental, Health & Safety records, spread sheets and documents
- Perform startup duties necessary to commission new sites which will include but not limited to, punch list, developing procedures and PM’s, system walk downs, assisting startup personnel with commissioning activities, starting/stopping units from multiple branded Control Systems
- Take the roll as integration lead for new sites to ensure RR&Es standards are meet prior to turn over from Duke’s construction group
- Prepare service reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations
- Ensure a safe, event free work environment by ensuring strict adherence to company protocols
- Enforce procedures and processes in accordance with site specific O&M Standards and guidelines
- Develop and review site specific procedures
- Understand and enforce BES site requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with inverter controls / maintenance and photovoltaic system functionality
- Experience with PLC Controls / Computer Networking
- Experience with Ovation Control Systems
- Working knowledge of Power Distribution systems
- Electrical Design experience
- Maximo CMMS experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
- Knowledge of general safety and environmental practices