Operations and Maintenance Tech (Renewables)

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Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Evaluating maintaining and repairing solar panel array equipment breakers switch gear switch yards motor control centers AC & DC circuitry electrical disconnect transformers lighting panels HVAC UPS batteries charger inverters and VFDs.
• Assisting/performing troubleshooting of solar and battery equipment preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning daily maintenance construction demolition overhauls repair /replacement and removal/installation of equipment and structures.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems in systems read and interpret online diagrams electrical protection scheme P&IDs equipment specifications and vendor service manuals.
• Assist in development and administer LOTOV program.
• Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms ladders and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; wear respirator.
• Ensures strict adherence to safety health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout Job Safety Analysis Confined Space Hot Work Electrical Safety and PPE.
• Will require 80% travel to remote site
• Will support other renewables sites as required
• Will support Martin Lake fossil site as required
• Will be on a rotating call-out schedule

Education Experience and Skill Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent trade school military service training programs or tech training.
• Additional professional training preferred.
• Prefer maintenance or operations experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities/field.
• Prefer I&C or Electrical experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities/field.
• Must possess basic math skills good verbal communications skills and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
• Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to electrical maintenance
• Working knowledge of CMMS. Familiarity with Maximo preferred
• Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred.
• Experience working on both AC and DC power.

Key Metrics:

• Satisfactory completion of job performance measures predominately composed of Signoffs demonstrating system operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate with POC and management in operation troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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