PV Solar Field Tech Leader- Distributed Generation- Western New York

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Date: Dec 20, 2024

Location(s): Town of Dix, NY, US, 14891

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  84641 

 

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

The PV Solar Field Tech Leader will support DG Assets located near the western region of New York, including Rochester, Syracuse, and Buffalo. The PV Tech Leader is a key role responsible for leading and overseeing a team of PV solar field technicians. As a leader in the field, you will ensure the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. The PV Solar Field Tech Leader will play a critical role in ensuring the success of solar projects and maintaining high standards of performance and safety.


Key Responsibilities:
1.    Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to a team of PV solar field technicians, ensuring teamwork, collaboration, and a positive work environment. Coach and mentor team members while promoting professional development opportunities. 

2.    Project Planning and Execution: Collaborate with project managers and engineers to plan and execute PV solar projects, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety guidelines. Coordinate team activities and allocate resources effectively.
3.    Maintenance: Oversee the, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of PV solar systems, including modules, inverters, racking systems, and electrical components. Ensure compliance with design specifications and technical standards.
4.    Troubleshooting and Repairs: Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with PV solar systems. Lead repair and maintenance activities, ensuring timely resolution of problems to minimize downtime and maximize system performance.
5.    Safety and Compliance: Maintain a strong safety culture on-site, promoting adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular safety trainings, inspections, and audits to minimize workplace hazards and foster a safe working environment.
6.    Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of project activities, equipment inventory, maintenance schedules, and repairs. Prepare and submit comprehensive reports to management, highlighting project progress, issues, and recommendations.
7.    Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure proper installation, operation, and maintenance of PV solar systems. Perform inspections and quality checks to verify compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
8.    Supplier and Vendor Management: Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and contractors to procure equipment, tools, and materials required for PV solar projects. Manage relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate performance to ensure high-quality services and timely deliveries.

Job Overview

The Site Technician will support the Regional Manager or designee to ensure the perfect execution of the PGD processes. Site Technicians in a solar region perform duties in the following but are not limited to safety, contractor management, electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, overall site operations, asset management and regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Reliability engineering
  • Warranty management
  • Operation and basic maintenance
  • Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs
  • Safety and Environmental program stewardship
  • Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
  • Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
  • Business duties and Inventory management
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School Grad / GED
  • Experience: 5+ years
  • Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
  • Licensed Electrician
  • Licensed Master Electrician
  • Cable Locating Principles&Techniques Cer
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

 

The estimated base pay for this position is $88,800.00 to $133,200.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

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

 

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.

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.


Nearest Major Market: Rochester
Nearest Secondary Market: Ithaca

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