Entry Level Solar Operator

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It’s fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that’s changing the world.

What we’re looking for:

Nexamp is seeking to hire full time entry level Operators to join our Operations Center in Lawrence, MA. You will be responsible for monitoring the fleet, identifying potential problems, coordinating with team members in the development of resolutions and when necessary, escalate issues to our service team, and track them in fleet management software. The Nexamp Operations Center is responsible for monitoring our fleet of renewable energy assets and maintaining the fleet at optimum performance, 24/7/ 365 days a year.

This is an entry level position for which we will train skilled people who are passionate about climate change and renewable energy. This is an entry level position for which we will train skilled people who are passionate about climate change and renewable energy. You will get the chance to learn from industry experts and grow in your career at Nexamp.

This role is a full time, expected to work 40 hours throughout the week, including weekends & holidays, 7am-4pm ET. This role is full time out of our Lawrence, MA Operations Center.

What you’ll do:

• Monitor daily production of our solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage plants
• Identify potential issues and conduct remote troubleshooting where possible
• Provide detailed outage updates and resolutions in our monitoring platform
• Make and receive calls with customers, equipment manufacturers, field technicians, utility personnel, and other Nexamp team members
• Log information and facilitate resolutions to maximize production while ensuring personnel and equipment safety
• Manage operations email inbox, including alarms and alerts from sites and associated equipment, and identify and alert appropriate personnel based on the situation and SOP
• Assist in the generation of energy production reports
• Continuously seek to optimize monitoring best practices and procedures

What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, hands-on, results-oriented, and a team player.

• Basic knowledge of electricity/electrical terms (voltage, current, power, energy) a plus
• Ability to work 40 hours per week including weekends and holidays
• High school diploma, prefer some post high school education, vocational or tech school is appropriate
• Ability to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to work well in a structured, team environment
• Ability to remain calm under pressure given an emergency situation at one of our facilities
• Comfortable working through repetitive tasks with great attention to detail
• Computer knowledge and competency with Microsoft Office tools including Word and Excel
• Ability to read plans
• Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow’s climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You’ll love working here because:

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Nexamp’s People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.