Senior Solar Farm Technician

RWE Americas is seeking a Senior Solar Farm Technician for a full-time, permanent position in Lucasville, OH. The role involves overseeing the safety and generation of renewable energy at multiple solar plants, coordinating operations and maintenance, and managing contractors. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience in renewable energy, and preferably an associate degree or certifications in the field.
RWE Americas, LLC


To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent


Functional area: Operations & Maintenance


Remuneration: Non-Exempt


The Senior Solar Farm Technician is responsible for the on-site safety and generation of renewable energy at all plants in their geographical region portfolio. The Senior Solar Farm Technician will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring solar assets and energy infrastructure projects through close collaboration with RWE Americas' Operators, Engineers, Asset Managers, Project Managers as well as on-site Subcontractors.


The Senior Solar Farm Technician will be responsible for performing, supervising, and/or coordinating the safe execution of daily operation, planned and corrective maintenance, and event response for RWE Americas assets according to applicable contracts, agreements, or procedures. They will be responsible for operating one or more plants (home base), as well as responsible for performing, supervising, and coordinating all operations, maintenance, and event responses at all other plants that they may be assigned to in the region. Additionally, they may be responsible for coordinating, supervising, and monitoring third party contractors on-site. The Senior Solar Farm Technician will furthermore be responsible for ensuring all operations and maintenance activities in the region are performed in accordance with industry best practices, industry best safety practices, RWE Americas procedures, plans, and guidelines as well as all pertinent laws and regulations.


Role Responsibilities:




Plant Operations




Oversee production of renewable energy at all plants in a particular region, ensuring that plants operate within design parameters in a reliable, safe, and efficient manner




Monitor production to ensure plants are meeting performance expectations




Coordinate and resolve operational abnormalities




Plant Maintenance




Supervise and coordinate maintenance, and repair of plant components including BOP “Balance of Plant;” troubleshoot and resolve problems that may arise




Perform preventive/predictive maintenance, as required by applicable contracts, agreements, or procedures, to ensure long term profitability, plant reliability and risk minimization




Technical Support




Perform operational analysis as required to support Asset Management and Project Development




Create, review, and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports




Technical Expertise




Stay abreast of regulations, codes, and standards as they relate to the industry




Develop relationships with suppliers that result in beneficial synergies




General




Manage contractors as required, act as local RWE liaison, develop long range plans and work with local civic groups as required




Job Requirements and Experiences:




High School diploma or equivalent required




Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet preferred




NABCEP Certification or Electrical License preferred




Unrestricted driver license in good standing




Minimum 6 years’ experience in a related renewable energy field




Minimum 6 years’ experience in power plant operations environment




Minimum 6 years’ experience in troubleshooting and maintenance, or supervising maintenance of medium voltage, high voltage, collection, transmission, and substation systems




Prior supervisory experience preferred




Preference will be given to the candidate with renewable energy experience, preferably solar




Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance




Must be competent in power plant safety protocols




Must be competent in electrical safety




Must be competent in understanding the NEC




Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools




Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures




Ability to work within tight deadlines




Ability to work independently and as part of a team




Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned




Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machineries, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer




Frequent oral and written communications




Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required




Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe




First aid/CPR/AED




OSHA Certified




Shift work




Must be trainable




Must be adaptive to new technologies and methods




Must take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work




Must communicate verbally and orally at an extremely high level




Physical Requirements:




Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.




Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)




Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday




This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations




Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time




Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.


Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.


Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91841. Any questions? Contact HR: rwe_americas_recruiting@rwe.com (rwece_recruiting@rwe.com)


We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.


RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.


At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.