PV Solar Field Technician II/DC Field Team - McCoy Solar - Blythe, CA

Employer
NextEra
Location
Blythe, California
Posted
Jul 10, 2024
Closes
Jul 17, 2024
Ref
2791606731
Discipline
Other
Position Type
Technician
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate, Other Corporate
NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

This position sits within the Power Generation Division which is responsible for all of NextEra Energy's non-nuclear generation operations, exceeding 40,000 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity.

This position will be based out of McCoy Solar located in Blythe, CA. Position is responsible for operation and maintenance for solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage, AC/DC inverters on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. Maintains all tools, shops, vehicles, and all work locations in a safe and efficient condition. Provides inspection of watch, electrical, mechanical, and electronic trouble shooting for a solar arrays and inverters. Inspection is performed daily for fluid system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment and electrical component failures preventing inverters from producing grid power. Job will include other misc duties as assigned.

80-90% of travel to other nearby sites will be required.

Job Overview

Employees in this role are responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar generation equipment on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. Successful candidates apply a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components and equipment to include the use of digital multi-meters, meggers, and amp clamps.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Maintains all tools, shops, vehicles, and work locations in a safe and efficient condition
  • Provides inspection of watch, electrical, mechanical, and electronic troubleshooting for a solar field equipment
  • Performs switching and grounding of medium and high voltage equipment
  • Performs daily inspection for cooling system discrepancies, mechanical component breakage, and electrical component failures preventing solar field equipment from operating as designed
  • Travel to other sites will be required

Required Qualifications
  • High School Grad / GED
  • Experience: 1+ years
  • Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications
  • None

The base pay for this position is $51,200.00 to $76,800.00 per year. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits.

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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