Solar Technician
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Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD)*This position may be filled as Maintenance Operator I, II or III based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.*JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:Entergy is currently seeking a site maintenance operator to support our West Memphis Solar Site reporting to the regional Team Leader. This role will require the technician to report to the site daily to perform inspections and maintenance of the equipment in the solar field. Responsible for performing operating functions which includes monitoring and operating solar plant equipment, is knowledgeable in power systems, troubleshooting equipment, and isolating and safety tagging equipment for maintenance activities. Is familiar with plant environmental procedures and ensures the site operates to those standards. Operate and maintain the site while maintaining a high level of Safety, Reliability, Efficiency and cost.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for performing operating functions which includes monitoring of equipment, understanding power plant systems, and performing routine maintenance. In this role you will perform routine inspections of the site equipment to include inverters, transformers, modules, trackers, weather stations, and soil monitoring stations. You will maintain records and documentation of site activities, visitors, substation work, battery logs, and generator operation. You will coordinate with component manufacturers for troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance. You will perform daily field sweeps to verify tracker systems are functioning properly and replace faulty components. It is your responsibility to ensure site safety for all personnel and equipment. You will perform testing and troubleshooting for electrical and mechanical systems. You will perform inverter inspections and cleaning, filter and fuse replacement, basic troubleshooting, and repair. You will perform scheduled array inspections of the home runs, connectors, modules, and tracker system.Knowledgeable in and complies with environmental rules and regulations.Knowledgeable in and follows safety policies, practices, and procedures.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma.Maintenance Operator I - II: 0 - 2 years of experience in an operations or similar field or entry level with a background in Process Technology or Instrumentation.Maintenance Operator III: 2 - 3 years of experience in an operations or similar field.Preferred: Experience in electrical, instrumentation and controls or a similar field.Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of the elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in steam electric plants.The ability to lift 100 lbs.The ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.The ability to climb scaffolds, stairs, and ladders.Must be Team Oriented and Self-Motivated.Must possess the initiative to perform tasks independently, providing timely and concise feedback upon request.Possess a winning attitude to achieve Departmental, Plant and Corporate Goals.Should possess basic computer knowledge to obtain the required skills needed to use the Entergy Fossil Applications Time and Labor (Electronic Timesheet Application) and AIMM (Maintenance Management System).Preferred:Power plant and/or maintenance experience.Equipment operation experience.PV systems or related.Primary Location: Arkansas-Crawfordsville Arkansas : CrawfordsvilleJob Function: All Other JobsFLSA Status: NonexemptRelocation Option: No Relocation OfferedUnion description/code: NON BARGAINING UNITNumber of Openings: 2Req ID: 116645Travel Percentage: Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.WORKING CONDITIONS:As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.#J-18808-Ljbffr