O&M Technician

The O&M Technician’s main responsibility is the safe and efficient operation of the MCB Camp Lejeune repowering work and performing operations and maintenance duties for the solar facilities across hep Petra’s operational portfolio.

• Perform preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of all mechanical and electrical components.  Clean and replace filters, torque fasteners, perform routine inspections.
• Monitor the real-time operation and performance of all utility and commercial scale generation assets.
• Respond to and evaluate system alarms, emergencies, and irregularities, in accordance with safety practices.
• Analyze data from the solar facilities to identify underperforming assets and means to improve performance.
• Monitor the quality and accuracy of communications systems and real-time telemetered generation data, and appropriately respond to errors in data flow and alarms.
• Configure monitoring software for most effective use.
• Provide remote monitoring of sites.
• Communicate effectively with client and third-party vendors and actively participate in meeting reviews to provide technical feedback of field operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Field experience in utility solar PV.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• General computer, network, and technology proficiency.
• Proficiency reading technical specification documents, site plans, & electrical schematics.
• Strong background with MS Excel.

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree or technical certification in related technical field (preferred).
• Solar Operations and/or construction experience (preferred).
• Electrical experience preferred, willingness to learn is a must.
• Networking experience preferred.
• Troubleshooting experience in any field preferred.

This job is a field-based role that operates on solar sites in remote locations. There will be times of moderate noise. This role is subject to field conditions such as weather, including heat, cold, and rain.