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NextEra Energy PV Solar Field Technician II - Cool Springs - Bainbridge, GA in Bainbridge, Georgia
PV Solar Field Technician II - Cool Springs - Bainbridge, GA
Date: Nov 18, 2024
Location(s): Bainbridge, GA, US, 39819
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 83831
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Position Specific 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 the Cool Springs site in Bainbridge, GA. 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 Decatur County area. The job will include other misc duties as assigned. 25% Travel to other nearby sites will be required.
As part of the general duties of this role, the maintenance and repair of the BESS HVAC systems would also be included in the day to day responsibilites of the technician. A candidate in this position would preferably have an HVAC Recovery License or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
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
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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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