Field Technician, Pre-Operations

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

Job Description

Position Overview
As the Pre-Ops Field Technician, you will support the renewable pre-operations fleet in aspects of operations such as in field troubleshooting, benchmarking, procedure creation, QEW support, new site start-up, and any other tasks as assigned by regional leadership.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Travel within the US fleet to support Invenergy owned and third party contracted sites on various scopes of work.

• Understand complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems including Wind Turbine and Solar operations.
• Support benchmarking to evaluate new equipment for proper installation, tooling selection, and/or processes.
• Assist with managing deliverables and contractual obligations, while interfacing with internal/external parties.
• Prepare and implement operating procedures which comply with company, customer, and industry standards and ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Understand and explain basic substation operation and maintenance.
• Identify, document, and communicate opportunities for operational and quality improvements.
• Obtain, compile, and analyze information to properly identify course of action for proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise, while working with minimal oversight.
• Lead, assist and work alongside technicians in all aspects of their required job duties pertaining to operational and contractual obligations at each site.
• Evaluate and supervise contractor scope and repair work as it pertains to returning equipment to operation.
• Perform QA/QC inspections at all locations across the fleet and provide feedback on best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Up to 75% travel – Monday through Friday travel

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years renewable energy experience.
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of renewable operations and associated equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge and experience working with high voltage tooling and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to climb a 300’ ladder.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software preferred.

• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds)
• Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Skills:

• Network communications experience preferred.
• Solar/Storage experience
• Knowledge of CMMS (EAM) is preferred.
• Proficiency with equipment SCADA and control software.

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.