Renewable Energy Technician Solar- Levels 2-5 [On Site]

Scope of Position

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

 

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

 

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

 

Benefits & Perks: 

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

 

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. EDF power solutions USA provides low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. EDF power solutions provides a generous matching contribution.

 

We are also proud to offer:

 

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

 

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $22.16 to $46.82 per hour.  The target range for this position is $27.00 to $34.00 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

 

Scope of Job: This position, under specific direction from the site manager, is focused on championing a culture of safety. The role is expected to support the site manager with ensuring the safety of the site(s) and to ensure compliance with established safety guidelines. In addition to ensuring safety protocols are performed by site personnel, the Technician 3 – Safety Lead will perform unsupervised field maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on one or more types of renewable energy generators.

The job's scope includes full system installation, commissioning, maintenance, system performance evaluation, and troubleshooting of power and energy systems. The Technician 3 will lead teams on major tasks, showing strong leadership skills and a commitment to safety.

Overall, this role requires a strong emphasis on safety, with Technician 3 expected to prioritize and enforce safety guidelines, while also possessing the technical skills necessary to effectively maintain and troubleshoot renewable energy systems.

Required Training: Each Renewable Energy Technician will attend mandatory five (5) week training and certification course at the start of their employment. The exact duration will be determined based on experience and qualifications. The training is in Albert Lea, MN, and travel, accommodation, and expenses will be provided.

Responsibilities

Safety Lead Responsibilities:

• Conduct annual duties such as updating the facility’s EPRP, conduct pertinent emergency drills, facilitate QC & HSES audits, and coordinate all pertinent annual safety training for facility personnel.
• Lead monthly facility inspections, inventory and restocking of first aid kits, facilitate PPE inspections, inspect and log the facility AED, and participate in Safety Specialist training calls.
• Conduct daily, or as needed, duties such as ensure forklift inspection are completed, ensure company owned vehicle daily inspections are completed, update the facility’s SDS, conduct morning stretches, update EPRP as needed, conduct safety discussions during the morning PODs.
• Conduct weekly duties such as inspecting the hazardous products area, inventory safety equipment/PPE and restock as necessary, ensure all company owned vehicle inspections are completed and properly filed.

Core Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform unsupervised corrective and preventative maintenance on utility-scale Renewable Energy Assets, plants and energy storage systems in a timely matter including:
  • Testing and tr