PV Solar Field Tech Leader (Chesapeake Solar)

PV Solar Field Tech Leader (Chesapeake Solar)

Location(s): Chesapeake, VA, US, 23323

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 95051

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Position Specific Description

The PV Solar Field Tech Leader is a key role responsible for leading and overseeing a team of PV solar field technicians. As a leader in the field, you will ensure the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. The PV Solar Field Tech Leader will play a critical role in ensuring the success of solar projects and maintaining high standards of performance and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong safety culture on-site, promoting adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular safety trainings, inspections, and audits to minimize workplace hazards and foster a safe working environment.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of PV solar field technicians, ensuring teamwork, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
• Coach and mentor team members while promoting professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to plan and execute PV solar projects, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety guidelines.
• Coordinate team activities and allocate resources effectively.
• Oversee the testing, commissioning, and maintenance of PV solar systems, including modules, inverters, racking systems, and electrical components.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications and technical standards.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with PV solar systems.
• Lead repair and maintenance activities, ensuring timely resolution of problems to minimize downtime and maximize system performance.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, equipment inventory, maintenance schedules, and repairs.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports to management, highlighting project progress, issues, and recommendations.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure proper installation, operation, and maintenance of PV solar systems.
• Perform inspections and quality checks to verify compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and contractors to procure equipment, tools, and materials required for PV solar projects.
• Manage relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate performance to ensure high-quality services and timely deliveries.

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

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 5+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Equivalent
• Licensed Electrician
• Licensed Master Electrician
• Cable Locating Principles&Techniques
• Cer Six Sigma Yellow Belt

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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

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