Solar Site Balance of Plant Technician (Anson)
Job Description
The Solar Site Balance of Plant (BOP) Technician will operate and maintain the solar site by optimizing generation availability and performance through established procedures with the highest regard for health, safety, and environmental compliance. This position will serve as the primary BOP Technician for the plant. Providing preventive maintenance to the substation and all associated equipment and assuring NERC compliance testing and documentation is kept including batteries, breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote-control equipment including various forms of SCADA.
Salary
$62,305-$153,920
Responsibilities
· Demonstrate procedural compliance in all site operation and maintenance activities by utilizing established procedures
· Facilitate and implement all daily work as the on-site Tech, including producing reports but not limited to Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly reports
· Operate and repair site equipment, both directly and remotely
· Coordinate High Voltage (HV) Switching and Curtailments with relevant local utilities and Independent System Operator (ISO)
· Ensure site equipment is kept at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability, efficiency, and profitability
· Demonstrate work planning skills, activity scheduling, and follow-up to assure work conformance
· Perform routine inspections - prepare oil analysis samples, safely using tools (e.g hot sticks, multimeter, and IR Camera)
· Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills that include listening to other's ideas and viewpoints, earning trust, and resolving conflict situations
· Equipment operation training - contractors, other site employees
· Must be able to analyze complex problems under the pressure of emergency condition
· Use computerized Work Order, Purchase Requisition, and Receiving software
Qualifications
Minimum two (2) years diploma in a technical program preferred (electrical or Instrumentation controls), other degrees may be considered. Minimum two (2) years of experience in Solar generation sites, Wind generation sites, Thermal power plants, Manufacturing or Mining operations, Controls & Instrumentation Maintenance HV Experience. Trades qualifications and certifications acceptable: (HV Lineman, Electrician, Substation Technician, or Controls Technician)
- Obtain AVO certification as substation technician within 12 months of hire date.
- Be proficient in using and maintaining SCADA systems.
- Must have and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license and can provide an insurable driving record.
Job Order # 16305913