Solar Lead Field Service Technician - Canada
Description
We want to develop our culture of care so that everyone can reach their full potential and create a workplace where everyone feels listened to and respected. We want you to feel included and your comments and ideas to be appreciated.
Summary:
The Lead Technician will lead a team of field service technicians in operating and maintaining utility scale solar facilities. This work includes preventive and corrective maintenance of on-site assets such as solar panels, trackers, power inverters, and substation components.
Requirements:
- Mentors and sets positive example for junior technicians.
- Collaborates with senior line managers for plant maintenance.
- Troubleshoots low voltage DC power systems.
- Troubleshoots low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage AC power systems.
- Conducts preventive maintenance on AC and DC power systems.
- Identifies faulty or underperforming equipment.
- Utilizes hand tools effectively and appropriately.
- Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system.
- Maintains inventory of spare parts and consumables.
- Develops and administers site operating plans.
- Develops and implements site safety plans.
- Adheres to proper Lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) practices and procedures.
- Leads daily tailboards and conducts job hazard analysis (JHA).
- Interfaces with project stakeholders (owners, equipment manufacturers, etc.).
- Interfaces with project subcontractors.
- Represents RES in professional manner.
- Responds to physical location within 1.5 hours for emergency calls identified as a priority by Operations Control Center.
- Operates RES company vehicles, including trucks, in accordance with state and federal laws and RES policies.
- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
- Rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
- Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude
Safety
- Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
- Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
- Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
- Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
- Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.
Leadership
- Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
- Manages one or more direct reports.
- Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
- Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
- Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
- Employee Development:
- Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
- Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
- Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines
Qualifications
- Highschool Diploma/GED required.
- Associate’s degree in technical field required.
- 5+ years related electrical maintenance experience required.
- 3+ years medium voltage electrical work experience required.
- 2+ years high voltage electrical work experience required.
- 2+ years managing or leading field technicians.
- Ability to reside with a maximum commuting distance of 60 miles from the work site to ensure availability for on-site responsibilities.
- OSHA 10/30 preferred.
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot preferred.
- Infrared Thermography (any level) preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Advanced Knowledge:
- Low voltage DC power systems
- Low voltage, medium voltage, and high voltage AC power systems
- Drawings
- Theory
- OSHA regulations
- Hand tools
- Equipment operation (skid-steer, forklift, etc)
- Job hazard analysis (JHA) creation
- Electrical tools (multimeter, IR camera)
- IV curve tracing
- ANSI/NETA MTS
- SCADA systems
- Domestic travel 5-15%.
- Valid Driver’s License Required.
Anticipated base salary range: $40.00 - $46.00
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.
RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision effective date of hire
- Basic Life and Dependent Life
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- RRSP with 6% company match
- 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 Paid Holidays
- Tuition and Green Car reimbursement
- Volunteer and Charity Matching
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
- Wellness Reimbursement $680 CAD annually
Physical requirements and environment:
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling 5-15lbs., and Pushing 5-15lbs. required.
Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., Pinching, and Lifting 5-15lbs. required.
Frequently: Gripping required.
Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Handling, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Walking, and Stooping required.
Rarely exposed to Wet, Noise, or Vibration in the work environment.
Occasionally exposed to Extreme Heat, and Humidity in the work environment.
Frequently exposed to Extreme Cold in the working environment.
Constantly exposed to Hazards in the word environment.
RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Must be able to pass a Canadian Abstract Process Review.
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