Solar Field Technician II- Distributed Generation -NJ
Apply now »Date: Jun 25, 2022
Location(s): Paulsboro, NJ, US, 08066
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 57241
NextEra Energy Resources is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power and renewable energy from the wind and sun in North America.
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 individual will perform the maintenance, electrical & mechanical day to day operations of the Distributed Generation and Utility Scale Solar & Battery Storage portfolio in the northeast US. Relevant skills are included include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrated safety behaviors and values
- Power electronics troubleshooting
- Ground fault troubleshooting
- Solar tracker maintenance and repair
- Experience with on-field commissioning of solar assets
- High Voltage electrical experience
- Grounding and switching
- Management of contractors
Job Overview
Employees in this role are responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar collection assemblies 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 and pipeline
- Performs daily inspection for fluid system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment, and electrical component failures preventing a collector or groups of collectors from tracking
- Travel to other sites will be required
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Experience: 1+ years
- Valid Driver’s License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Operating Srvs
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
Where permitted by applicable law, NextEra Energy requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on or before the first day of employment.
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