O&M Site Technician II

Job Description

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions. As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term - one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.

The Opportunity

This position will perform intermediate work at renewable energy projects including solar PV and energy storage power plants as assigned and qualified independently maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting AC and DC circuits ranging from medium voltage 34.5kV to 12VDC. The equipment that this position will maintain includes station service electrical equipment such as motors and motor controls, electrical switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar PV panels, panel tracking mechanisms, BESS systems, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting, power supplies, HVAC systems security systems and battery support systems. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and overhauling such equipment and perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities for the aforementioned equipment.

What You'll Do at Enel North America

• Independently test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a range of moderately complex issues with solar or BESS equipment.
• Replace solar PV power plant related electrical equipment with some autonomy.
• Testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing battery energy storage power plant related electrical equipment.
• Perform plant related preventative, reactive, and predictive maintenance scheduled by the Site Manager and/or Lead Technician.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and safe maintenance activities.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations, such as first aid, fall arrest, electrical safety training, while working with electrical equipment.
• Proficiently read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and maintenance performed as needed.
• Apply reliability-based maintenance processes and work towards certifications such as CMRT/CMRP.
• Gain technical information from reading electrical schematics, vendor information, and applicable codes.
• Respond to and resolve unplanned time-sensitive equipment and site repair activities.

Who You Are & What You've Accomplished

• Technical School preferred, High School or equivalent required. or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Electrical experience preferred, but not required.
• TX Electricians License or related certification.
• Ability to proficiently use electrical testing equipment such as, Digital Multimeters, Amp Clamps, and Insulation Testers.
• Reads and interpret electrical plan sets, equipment manuals and standard operating procedures with increasing understanding.
• Comfortable with computer programs (e.g. Microsoft office) and ability to learn other internal applications.
• Applies LOTO principles with independence.
• Proactively uses required Personal Protective Equipment consistently in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Prepares Job Safety Analysis and performs Safety Observations.
• Willingness to work outside of regular work hours if required.
• Ability and willingness to travel for training and/or site support as needed.
• Availability of a safe and reliable transportation to and from the Job site and a residence within a 1 hour drive of assigned Plant location.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally safely lift up to 50 lbs. (assisted when needed).
• Safely use unpowered and powered hand tools.
• A valid driver's license operable in all 50 states and a clean driving record. A clean driving records means:
• In the last 3 years, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents.
• In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility - If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact [email protected].

What Enel North America Offers You

Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.

• Benefits are effective as of day one!
• Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
• Paid leave programs.
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world's most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
• An employee's eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.

Enel North America is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process for all job seekers. We will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive information, such as your social security number or bank account number, as part of the application process. We only hire through our official channels, which include our website and LinkedIn page. If you receive a job offer that did not come through one of those channels, it is likely a scam, and we suggest reporting it to the authorities.