PV Solar Field Technician II (m/w/d)
Join NextEra Energy as a PV Solar Field Technician II in Dix, New York, focusing on solar PV operations and maintenance.
Job Description
This position sits within the Power Generation Division which is responsible for all of NextEra Energy's non-nuclear generation operations, exceeding 40,000 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity. This position will be based out of Northern NY and the intended employee will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage, AC/DC inverters on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations.
In this role, an employee will maintain all tools, shops, vehicles, and all work locations in a safe and efficient condition, provide inspections of watch, electrical, mechanical, and electronic trouble shooting for a solar arrays and inverters.
Inspection is performed daily for fluid system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment, and electrical component failures preventing inverters from producing grid power.
A candidate would be responsible for supporting teammates in nearby states in the region, and maintainting reliability, operations and maintenance for sites in Schuyler County, NY area. The job will include other misc duties as assigned. 25% Travel to other nearby sites will be required.
As a PV Solar Tech with NextEra Energy, we offer competitive hourly wages as well as a pension, 401K, Medical, Dental and various other benefits. Please call your recruiter today if you would like any fruther detail on how we can illuminate your future!
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: 1+ years
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications
- Trade School Graduate
- Licensed Electrician
- Licensed Master Electrician
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
The base pay for this position is $52,800.00 to $79,200.00 per year. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
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 individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to [email protected], providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
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About the role
February 11, 2025
On-site
USD 53k–79k yearly
- Dix, New York, United States
1+ years
UTC-05:00
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