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Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels:  Second Level

Employees at this level solve more complex problems with some supervision.  Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.  

Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels:  Third Level

Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve.  

   

Job Title:  Solar Tech II 

Job Code:  J9915 

FLSA Status:  Non Exempt - Bargaining Unit 

   

Job Summary

The Solar Tech is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple PV plant sites located throughout Duke Energy Florida's service territory on a continual/on-demand basis, in order to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs, design change requirements, and equipment modifications  and to establish O&M support for new plant(s) start-up as well as long term operation and maintenance.    Role will include work scheduling, maintenance, equipment installation, and start-up support.  Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability, work to support equipment testing schedules and assigning contracts, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality.   

Responsibilities and Duties

Troubleshoot, resolve equipment issues

Design change requirements, and equipment modifications

Scheduling maintenance, installation, and start-up support. 

Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability

Support equipment testing schedules and assigning contract testers, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality

Ensures compliance with all operational, environmental and other regulatory and policy compliance requirements. 

Monitors station environmental, health and safety objectives and ensures they are met

Provides leadership and accountability in order to achieve desired safety results (Lock Out Tag Out compliance, safety meeting attendance, contractor oversight, safety policies/procedures, work practices, etc.)

   

Basic / Required Qualifications

HS Diploma/GED

1 year of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.   

Successful completion of the MASS test

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license  

Strong interpersonal skills;

Excellent communication skills both oral and written;

Able to troubleshoot and solve problems; 

Ability to work independently; familiar with electrical test and measuring equipment.  

Preferred Qualifications

2 years technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems 

Working knowledge of power distribution systems 

Previous experience working with inverters, electrical design, Maximo CMMS, centralized SCADA/EMS control systems and associated network devices; 

knowledge of National Electrical Code 

5 or more years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience. 

   

Working Conditions

Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, extended hours, nights, weekends and maintain flexibility as plant conditions and events require. 

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as a hardhat, steel toed safety shoes, safety glasses, arc clash protective gear.

Must be able to work around rotating equipment, in extreme heat/cold, electromagnetic fields, be able to climb, crawl, kneel, stand, sit and walk.  

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes

Represented/Union PositionMain IBEW Florida Union

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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