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Utility Power Plant (UPP) Field Technician I
Job Summary:
The UPP Field Technician I, is responsible for assisting with the operation, inspection, and maintenance of site equipment and systems at utility scale PV power plants in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally correct manner while assigned on shift.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Understanding of electrical principles, safety, and arc-flash standards.
- Ability to follow operating, switching, maintenance, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Must have a safety background with experience in Lock-out-Tag-Out and Job Hazard Analysis
- Knowledge of industrial or power facility operation and maintenance.
- Knowledge of local and national electrical codes.
- Ability to read manufacturer technical manuals, basic electrical schematics, and one-lines.
- Familiar with CMMS systems for maintenance tracking.
- Ability to work safely and have a strong work ethic.
- Self-directed and accountable, able to think critically about processes and issues.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
- Must possess good English oral and written communication skills.
- Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) are required.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Duties/Responsibilities: - Ensure a safe work environment by strict adherence to company protocols.
- Responsible for personal safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
- Comply with Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Brief and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures.
- Stop unsafe work, report and correct unsafe conditions or hazards.
- Complete site permitting processes, including participating in pre-job safety brief securing and isolating equipment under LOTO for maintenance purposes.
- Perform housekeeping tasks and maintain high cleanliness standards.
- With supervision be responsible for a variety of PM work including measuring, reading, testing, and performing maintenance procedures on all site components.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and assist in repair of DC, low voltage AC, data acquisition and meteorological station PV systems components.
- Ensure CMMS work orders are complete in their entirety. Prepare documents necessary for procurement and utilization of materials and vendor services.
- Attend, participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental and other areas as assigned.
- Maintain work area and site housecleaning to 5S standards.
- Learn and qualify to perform switching operations on High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) systems and equipment, including substation equipment and overhead transmission systems, as applicable.
Education and Experience: - High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1-2 years of experience in a related field.
- College or technical degree preferred.
- Electrical certifications, state, journeyman etc. a plus.
- Equivalent electrical and practical training in military, utility, or power industry a plus.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: - Must be willing and able to sit, stand and walk for the duration of a shift.
- Safely climb ladders, stairs, and work on rooftops.
- Capable of safely lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 70 lbs.
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards).
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
- Must be able to respond to site events in accordance with site contractual requirements.
Pay range: $22/hr
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