Solar Operations Technician – Garland Solar
Solar Operations Technician - Garland Solar Facility
Looking for a new challenge? Join the growing solar industry as a Solar Operations Technician at the Garland Solar Facility near Rosamond, CA. Technicians will also support the Garland BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), Gaskell West, and Adobe Solar Facilities in Kern County, CA.
Garland Solar: 2,000 acres, 800,000 modules, 205 MW production.
Garland BESS: 88 MW storage, 352 MWh total.
Gaskell West Solar: 280 acres, 85,000 Canadian Solar modules with tracking, 20 MW output.
Adobe Solar Facility: 160 acres, 80,000 SunEdison/MEMC mono-crystalline modules, single-axis tracking, SMA inverters, 20 MW capacity.
The responsibilities include operating and maintaining utility scale solar photovoltaic electric systems as well as monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing the plant's electrical and mechanical equipment and various other duties. In addition, the successful candidates will maintain plant maintenance records in the computer-based work order system, Maximo®, and participate in the plant system owner program. The candidate will need to have the willingness to serve on any Operations Review Board (ORB) action teams when required. Shift work required, including nights.
Pursuant to California law, the reasonable wage expectation for this position is $34.71/hr - $49.88 /hr.
Job Requirements
Education:
HS Graduate or Equivalent
2-year College/Technical Degree or equivalent relevant work experience required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Electrical background is highly preferred
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment are required
Solar Utility Scale Inverter maintenance experience preferred (i.e. Advanced Energy, TMEIC, SMA, Power Electronics)
Strong technical background in electrical and electronic devices and equipment
Instrumentation experience is a plus; Photovoltaic and experience with inverters or variable speed drives is desired
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with little to no direction as well as possess an ability to follow directions when required
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to apply principle of logical thinking and deal with situations that will be encountered
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required
Must be able to learn how to independently operate a solar plant and communicate effectively with plant stakeholders
Ability to perform physically demanding activities (i.e. climbing stairs and ladders, lifting heavy equipment) while working safely in all types of weather
Must be able to pass pre-employment skills testing: TECH - Technician Occupations
Other Attributes:
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong communication and problem-solving skills; effective collaboration within a team
Capability to manage complex and high-pressure situations, with adaptability to changing work conditions
Availability for a 24/7 schedule, which may include holiday and night shifts as required
Demonstrate "Our Values":
Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
Intentional Inclusion - We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.
Act with Integrity - We act with honesty, respect and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.
Superior Performance - We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors and the environment.