Lead O&M Technician- BOP
CAMS - Texas · Italy, Texas, United States · onsite
USD 55 to 63 · period not stated
CAMS Renewable Services LLC is hiring a Lead Technician with knowledge in Balance of Plant (BOP) electrical systems, and grid scale PV. This Lead Technician will be responsible for managing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting PV and BOP site systems, warranty claims, and performing electrical repairs.
This position is a dedicated site worker based at 200mw PV site near Italy, TX.
Must have excellent work ethic, good communication and documenting skills. Safety is paramount with CAMS and this role requires the Lead Technician to be proactive in administering the EHS and Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) programs to the site team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leadership over onsite CAMS employees as well as managing onsite contractors to ensure that all work is accomplished safely, with documentation, and meeting all specifications and requirements to maintain warranty. Must have good organization, communication, analytical, planning, time management, and customer service skills.
- Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with company safety policy.
- Responsible for the scheduling and execution of all preventative and corrective maintenance of PV and BOP systems and components. The Lead Technician will ensure that the CAMS work order system is fully utilized throughout the project for planned and corrective maintenance.
- Assist with preparing switching orders and carry out as required and operate all BOP and PV systems.
- Monitor SCADA for trends, analysis, and operational diagnostics.
- Initiate and track warranty claims as required. Documenting all offline and online times with notation for periods of excusable events.
- Give direction to junior technicians on how to replace/install hardware, inverters, monitoring equipment and any other component within the site.
- Give direction to junior technicians on how to perform electrical testing using appropriate PPE and approved procedures.
- Prepare reports, as needed to comply with deliverables in O&M contracts.
- Oversee site technicians in all areas of preventative and corrective maintenance, giving clear directions to ensure safety and quality work is accomplished.
- Attending training sessions on equipment provided by the manufacturer and approved by manager.
- In the performance of duties, use equipment and resources in accordance with instructions provided by the company.
- Maintains adherence to Company policies, quality, environmental health and safety policies and good housekeeping practices.
- Carry out any other tasks delegated by Manager.
- Maintain a clean driving record and background check.
- 25% overnight travel for training and technical assist at neighboring PV sites.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Ability to read and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
- Experience in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PV systems is preferred, but related applicable experience is acceptable.
- Electrical knowledge/training experience of at least three years.
- Communicate internally, with customers, and local participants respectfully verbally and in writing.
- Lift objects weighing 30 pounds.
- Stop when servicing equipment.
- Work outdoors, potentially in extreme weather conditions.
- Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
- Wear personal protective equipment.
- Competent skills using Microsoft office applications like Outlook, Excel, Word.
- NFPA 70e, Substation Level I &II, First Aid/CPR.
- Able to certify as Thermal Image user within 12 months.
- Clean driving record with a valid driver’s license and ability to drive in inclement weather.
- Must be on-call at scheduled times to respond to emergency call outs.
- Licensed Master Electrician.
- Hold a valid Texas Electricians License.
- Certification on Sungrow Solar PV systems.
- Certification from OEM on PV panels and Nextracker trackers.
- Valid certificates of training for HV/MV switching and substation work.
- Certified in Thermal Imaging and analysis.
- Remote monitoring experience with Fractal, Indie or other vendors.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.
CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, health spending account, employee referral incentives, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.