Utility Solar Technician

Novasource Power is seeking a Utility Solar Technician I in Cheyenne, WY. The role involves maintaining and operating utility-scale PV power plants, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing solar PV systems. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience and a high school diploma, with preferred technical education. Physical requirements include the ability to lift 70 pounds and work in various conditions. Safety adherence is crucial.
Position: Utility Solar Technician I - (Cheyenne, WY)

About Nova Source

Nova Source Power Services is the service partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. As an O&M-focused company with 20 years of operating experience, Nova Source has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world.

To serve our clients, we invest in our people. On hire, we assess each employee’s experience and expertise, then mentor them to grow engaging and satisfying careers.

Our turn-key services optimize each step of our clients’ project life cycles — from commissioning to decommissioning and everything in between. Our approach delivers creates success for our clients, stability for our teams, and enables us to build a world-class culture of excellence. And that’s how we empower a renewable world.

Basic Job Functions:

Responsible for assigned aspects of the maintenance and operation of utility scale PV power plant. Duties include monitoring PV Plant operation through SCADA, commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying AC and DC solar PV systems, including inverters, PV module arrays, transformers, switch gear, and metering systems.

Experience:
• 1 year of experience in a related position.

Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College or technical degree preferred.
• Electrical certifications, state, journeyman, etc. a plus.
• Equivalent training in military, utility, or power industry a plus.

Physical Requirements:
• Bending, kneeling, twisting, the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, the ability to climb ladders, and wear PPE for extended periods of time. Ability to work in high and low temperatures, sun exposure, and navigate on uneven ground on foot.
• Ability to differentiate between different colors to manage color-coded wiring.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Required Skills/Competencies:
• Understanding of electrical safety and arc flash standards.
• Ability to follow operating, switching, maintenance, safety and environmental procedures.
• Must have a safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Knowledge of industrial or power facility operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of local and national electrical codes.
• Basic understanding of Electrical schematics and prints.
• Understanding of electrical principles.
• With oversight, able to retrieve relay files and documentation.
• Familiar with CMMS systems for maintenance tracking.
• Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) is required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate in English both verbally and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Self-directed and accountable, able to think critically about processes and issues.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to complete Nova Source Technician Qualification Standards successfully within 90 days of hire.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Perform to quarterly key performance indicators, such as actual versus expected energy generation, on-time planned maintenance, and support overall plant and equipment efficiency.
• Ensure a safe work environment by strict adherence to company protocols.
• Responsible for personal safety, quality and schedule adherence.
• Learn, understand, and comply with Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Brief and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures.
• With supervision be responsible for a variety of PM work including measuring, reading, testing and performing maintenance procedures on all site components.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure CMMS work orders are complete in their entirety.
• Prepare documents necessary for procurement and utilization of materials and vendor services.
• Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed, complete, submitted and filed.
• 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.
• Inspect and clean PV equipment at assigned location.
• Verify SCADA site configuration.
• Adher to Company vehicle maintenance standards and safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:
• Will report to most senior site manager or supervisor…