Production Technician / Engineer (onsite at Williston office)

ABOUT POWER FACTORS

Power Factors develops software that accelerates the global energy transition by empowering all renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate, automate critical workflows, and make the best decisions. Power Factors fights climate change with code. 

 

Power Factors has incorporated its four flagship solutions Drive, Greenbyte, Unity and BluePoint to build an integrated suite of open and smart apps. These apps are purpose built for asset management, field service optimization, and performance optimization. Leveraging the domain expertise and machine learning-based advanced analytics within these apps, customers can maximize the value of their renewable assets to stay competitive.

 

Power Factors’ renewable energy software platform is one of the most extensive and widely deployed solutions in the market with over 280 GW of wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage assets managed worldwide.

 

Learn more at powerfactors.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Production Technician / Engineer with a basic understanding

of renewable energy systems (Solar, Wind, Storage plants) to complete our dynamic global team. As a part of the Controls & Grid Integration team, your mission is to build SCADA systems in our production facility in Vermont. You will work closely with our Engineers, Project Managers, and Administrative staff to ensure the successful deployment of SCADA systems.

 

We are made up of hard-working, fun-loving people who are passionate about making the world better. We are a very international team spread across multiple locations, with a team spirit that is truly hard to beat!

 

 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

 

• Using the SCADA electrical design package and customer specifications for reference, assemble the automation panels and cabinets, as well as other sub-assemblies.
• Perform panel wiring and system wiring, including installation of conduits and wireways.
• Configuration of automation and data acquisition devices including IPCs, remote I/Os, network switches, meters, cellular modems, sensors, etc.
• Using established procedures for “Power up and Test”, perform power up, electrical testing and troubleshooting of the assembled SCADA system. Repair and/or replace defective components of the system as required. Perform Factory Acceptance Tests of assembled equipment before shipment.
• Establish and maintain procedural documentation.
• Assist in providing status of completion information to maintain project progress status.
• Examine the levels of supplies and material to determine shortages.
• Perform analysis to predict potential inventory problems.
• Support team members with a variety of tasks, including shipping and freight logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

 

We believe you enjoy working in a purpose-driven organization and that you thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context. This also means that you are effective at managing multiple tasks of varying complexities, work well under pressure, and are driven by continuous learning and growth. Specifically, we are looking for someone with the following toolbox:

 

• Electrical or Electronic Engineer Degree (AS/ΤΕΙ/Technical School or equivalent)
• Good knowledge of electrical designs, digital and analog signals and wiring
• Experience with PLCs, Automation units, I/O devices, and their assemblies
• Good understanding of SCADA applications
• Basic knowledge of communications and Local Ethernet/IP Networks
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with computers and office programs including Google Workspace, MS Office
• An analytical mind with strong attention to detail