AddressRWE Clean Energy, LLC
Functional area:Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration:Exempt
The Associate Site Operator is responsible for the on-site generation of renewable energy of the Solar Site, ensuring the site operates within design parameters in a reliable, safe, and efficient manner. The Associate Site Operator will be responsible for monitoring and operation of solar power generation equipment, including inverters, pad mount transformers, tracking systems, and monitoring devices. The Associate Site Operator will be responsible for performing the daily operation, planned and corrective maintenance, and event response for RWE Clean Energy’s assets according to applicable contracts, agreements, or procedures. Furthermore, the Associate Site Operator is accountable for ensuring that all operational and maintenance activities adhere to industry best practices, safety standards, RWE Clean Energy protocols, plans, guidelines, and pertinent laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee production of renewable energy, ensuring the site operates within design parameters in a reliable, safe, and efficient manner
- Respond to alarms, system failures, or abnormal operating conditions and promptly taking appropriate action
- Corrective Maintenance: Repairs after break-down - Identify, trouble shoot, diagnose, and repair power generation equipment issues to minimize down time and maximize production
- Preventive maintenance: Routine inspections and servicing of solar power generation equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure plants’ optimal performance
- Condition-based maintenance: Use real-time data to predict breakdowns and prioritize activities and resources
- Perform Direct Current (D/C) health management on solar power systems to ensure optimal performance and safety
- Adhere to all electrical safety standards to minimize risk associated with working at the solar plant
- Maintain accurate records on maintenance activities, system repairs, equipment performance, and other relevant data
Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 1 year experience in a related renewable energy field
Minimum 1 year experience in trouble shooting and maintenance of solar power generation equipment
Prior repair and maintenance of Sun Action Tracker experience a plus
Knowledge of electrical safety procedures
Ability to perform maintenance and repair of solar inverters and Sun Action Trackers
Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with team members
Demonstrates desire to learn about the company and the renewables sector
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
Ability to walk and stand extensively during the workday
Drivers license and dependable transportation required
Must be willing to alternate between indoors and outdoors based on assigned task and responsibilities
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.
Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.
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Any questions? Contact in Recruiting: Jason Steiner, , Contact in the specialist department: Jose Barrientos,
