O&M Field Technician; Ba Gallion - Bastrop, LA

Recurrent Energy is seeking an O&M Field Technician for its Bastrop, LA location. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting solar farm equipment, ensuring project uptime, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in renewable energy and strong electrical/mechanical skills. The position requires working outside normal hours and includes traveling to project sites. A strong safety background is essential.
Position: O&M Field Technician (Bayou Gallion - Bastrop, LA) Recurrent Energy is currently seeking an O&M Field Technician for our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Division. The O&M Field Technician will be responsible for maintenance checks, troubleshooting and repair of project equipment related to any operational solar farms. The successful candidate will have strong electrical / mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting techniques and organizational skills to drive and achieve project uptime and production targets of projects and must be capable of working independently or within a team environment.ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot daily project system issues to meet uptime goals.Understand hourly production output targets and if there is any danger of not meeting them, execute a plan for correction or elevation of the situation.Follow maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance (PMs, start-up tests, etc.) on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed before elevating the problems to Operations & Maintenance Manager.Identify potential problems and suggest changes or corrective actions.Work with other members of the maintenance team, sub-contractors and other groups to continuously improve system performance, drive product quality and maintenance cost improvement.Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant issues.Ensure CMMS work orders are complete in their entirety and audit events and warranty claims within the CMMS system.Diagnose and troubleshoot various project systems issues such as inverters, switch gear, transformers, breakers, communications equipment, tracker etc.Provide machine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting training to operators and others as needed.Develop standard operating documents for maintenance and operations.Assist with project commissioning and testing providing knowledge expertise.Coordinate on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.Attend and participate in all assigned trainings in safety, environmental, and other areas as assigned.Adhere to all health and safety rules and company policies.Conduct other duties as required.Requirements2 years minimum of hands-on experience in the renewable energy (solar, wind or similar).Experience in troubleshooting and repairing various types of electrical machinery and equipment.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specificationsMust have a strong safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard AnalysisStrong work ethic, positive team attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment.Must be willing to work outside normal daytime hours of 8am to 5:00pm (plus nights and weekends) responding to emergency service or project equipment issues.Must be willing to travel; currently all project locations are within Sicily (Italy).Good written and verbal communication skills (English).Deep knowledge on local regulations applicable to the PV Sites under operation.#J-18808-Ljbffr