PPM Tech - Hickory, NC - Strata Clean Energy, LLC

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

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Summary:

The Plant Maintenance Technician I is responsible for assisting with the performance all O&M PV plant maintenance operations, to include but not limited to testing, maintenance, and repair of all major and balance-of- system components utilized in PV power generation. This individual will receive comprehensive on-the- job, classroom-based, and online training pertaining to all aspects of PV fundamentals, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of small commercial and utility-scale PV systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all peers and subcontractors demonstrate safe work practices in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, state and local codes, and Strata Solar O&M safety policies and procedures in the performance of regional plant maintenance activities.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled plant maintenance activities in the assigned region with the objective of optimizing plant performance and plant operating efficiency.
• Complete and submit all assigned inspection and testing data as required.
• Perform acceptance inspections on newly assigned power generation plants in the assigned region.
• Assist with interdepartmental maintenance operations as needed.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum one (1) year experience working with AC or DC systems in a capacity that may include design, installation, operation, maintenance or any combination thereof.
• Ability to demonstrate basic working knowledge of PV power generating system fundamentals.
• Ability to demonstrate aptitude for learning and understanding operation of various testing equipment, tools and procedures utilized in the maintenance of PV power generation systems.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with fellow plant maintenance technicians, interdepartmental technicians and other personnel, vendors, and subcontractors in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled plant maintenance activities.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications to include but not limited to MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate in a manner consistent with the organization’s policies, procedures and vision.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with peers, immediate supervisor and other contacts both within and outside of the organization.
• Ability to conduct morning safety briefings.
• Ability to perform IRT, locate underground faults, install compression lugs, troubleshoot and repair SCADA.
• Perform DC preventive maintenance.
• Operate MV GOAB, transformer load break and MV cut out. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment and be able to travel occasionally to remote project sites.
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the entire duration of a shift.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 50 lbs overhead repeatedly.
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction and ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to wear full compliment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ar required.
• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.

No third party solicitations or resumes will be accepted for this or any other Strata Solar position. 

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.