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BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services

Solar Technician

Lawton, OK area Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

Reports to: Regional Manager

About Us:

We are BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services, a leading developer of utility-scale renewable energy. We are also an in-house and third-party operations and services provider, offering 24/7/365 monitoring from our headquarters in Irvine, CA. Our team consists of 300 highly motivated experts across the United States and Mexico. Since first entering the North American market in 2014, we have brought over 1.5 GW online and are currently managing 2 GW of assets. Our development pipeline is currently 15GW in North America alone and continues to grow at an impressive pace.

Our mission is to deliver reliable and affordable energy across the Americas. We value long-term partnerships and actively collaborate with local communities and organizations to fund workforce development, support disaster relief efforts, and incorporate sustainability and biodiversity into our projects.

BayWa r.e. Americas Projects & Services is a subsidiary of BayWa r.e., a major player in renewable energy. BayWa r.e. has a global team of 5,400 members, operations in 34 countries, a development pipeline exceeding 30 GW, and over 10 GW in assets under management.

Our shareholders are BayWa AG, a $28.5 billion international group known for its diversified operations in agriculture, energy, and construction; and Energy Infrastructure Partners, a renowned leader in energy infrastructure investment managing over $7.5 billion from global investors.

Purpose:

BayWa r.e. Americas is seeking a solar technician to join our Operations team.

We are excited to announce that we are looking to hire an Area Supervisor for Operations in the Northeastern part of the US. This position will require managing in accordance with the various O&M agreements within this region. Manage the various components of the PV power plant management program as they relate to day-to-day operations and maintenance at PV plant sites. This overall objective will be achieved by meeting the following plant objectives:

Health and safety performance, environmental stewardship, employee training and development, quality control, work management system, performance management, operation and maintenance of generation assets, evaluation of reliability improvements and technology, process development and oversight, budget development including oversight and adherence.

This position reports to the Regional Manager or another senior management personnel that may designate.

Responsibilities we will trust you with:

  • Leading the maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of low, medium, and high voltage equipment such as inverters, combiner boxes, switchgear, transformers, voltage regulators, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, metering systems and battery support systems.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the applicable National Electric and Electrical safety code(s) (NEC, NFPA70E, NESC, OSHA)
  • Completion of all scheduled electric equipment maintenance on time to maximize generation.
  • Coordinate on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
  • Write and enforce work and equipment testing instructions and procedures, including normal and maintenance operating procedures.
  • Ensure work orders are complete per requirements.
  • Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed, complete, submitted and filed.
  • Gains technical information from electrical schematics, vendors information, and codes.
  • Perform current and voltage calculations, as necessary.
  • Calibrate plant related instrumentation and use test equipment associated with the solar plant.
  • Performs calibrations as necessary and uses test equipment associated with the solar plant.
  • Recommend improvements to facilitate company growth.
  • Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical distribution systems.
  • Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturers installation manuals to complete assigned projects.
  • Know how to installs and directs the work of the electrical portions of solar installations’ wiring, conduit work, sizing of wires and disconnects, interconnecting and other related.
  • Develop weekly project schedules and goals.
  • Motivates team members to increase their productivity and meet work goals/deadlines.
  • Coordinate with management personnel the order of supplies and ensures adequate inventory for projects and project manpower.
  • Mindful of proper maintenance and care of company equipment and tools.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

  • Previous Solar experience essential for this role.
  • Experience with and on power generation systems
  • Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems
  • Experience with DC & UPS systems
  • Experience and working knowledge of NFPA 70E
  • Familiarity with sections of the National Electric Code 2020 specifically those to PV (section 690/691)
  • Full clean State Driving License.

Advantage

  • NABCEP Certification preferred
  • FAA’s Part 107 Small UAS Rule (Drone license)
  • First Aid (CPR)
  • Familiar with or knowledge of NERC compliance for utility-scale systems (for sites >75MW)
  • ASNT certified for planning and conducting thermal imaging (American Society for Non-destructive Testing) or equivalent.
  • Familiar with Internal equipment calibration and tracking programs.

What we are ready to offer you:

Total compensation package dependent upon several factors, including candidates professional experience, candidates skills, positions seniority level, departments hiring budget, and positions location.

The starting salary range for this role is $80K and above.

Competitive annual bonus target based on individual and company performance.

Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans.

401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer matching.

Flexible work hours and remote first culture.

Unlimited Paid Time Off policy for all Salaried, Full-time employees in the US

8 weeks paid parental leave

Health and wellness benefit; up to $500 annually.

Free language lessons.

Virtual yoga, breathwork and stretching sessions with colleagues via intranet.

Educational reimbursement.

For Irvine, CA LEs only: Gym access and snacks for Irvine, CA employees.

Relocation assistance, as applicable.

A diverse and inclusive global team with a strong culture focusing on employee health and wellbeing.

The possibility to make a positive contribution to our planet and use your world class marketing knowledge to set new standards in Renewable Energy.

Are our values your values?

Are you ambitious enough to make a big impact in our business and beyond? Do you create meaningful solutions?

Do you believe that we succeed as a team? We collaborate honestly, friendly, and respectfully. We have fun and celebrate our successes. How about you?

Are you reliable? We create trust by taking on responsibility.

Do you inspire others with an open mind, courage, and innovation? We challenge the status quo.

Our values define our unique way of working together and give us direction in our daily actions.

At BayWa r.e. we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 50 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) 5% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Home daily
  • Home weekly
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Experience:

  • Photovoltaic systems: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Lawton, OK (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Lawton, OK: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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