PV Solar Field Technician Sr - DG - Syracuse, NY

Requisition ID:  85140 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

Join the world’s leading generator of wind, solar, and battery energy as a Senior Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Senior Technician you will be the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all solar and battery operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. Additional duties may include:

 

• Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture
• Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects
• Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of team
• Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting,  financial reporting, power generating equipment availability.
• Drive site project turnover from ROI team to operations team.
• Collaborating closely with internal NextEra users to develop and implement operation focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance
• Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer

 

Technicians in this role would be responsible to directly dispatch to sites in the Western New York region using a company vehicle.

Job Overview

The Site Technician will support the Regional Manager or designee to ensure the perfect execution of the PGD processes. Site Technicians in a solar region perform duties in the following but are not limited to safety, contractor management, electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, overall site operations, asset management and regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Reliability engineering
• Warranty management
• Operation and basic maintenance
• Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs
• Safety and Environmental program stewardship
• Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
• Business duties and Inventory management
• Heavy equipment operation
• Regulatory compliance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 3+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade School Graduate
• Licensed Electrician
• Licensed Master Electrician
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

 

The estimated base pay for this position is $70,400.00 to $105,600.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Non Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization:  NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individ