September 27, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Solar Plant Technician (Carvers Creek, VA)

Organization:
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
Region:
Canada, Virginia, Gloucester
End of contest:
November 4, 2024
Type:
Full time
Category:
Technician
Description
At Algonquin-Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it. 

Purpose

This position will be supporting our Carvers Creek Solar project.

Accountabilities

  • Grounds management program - perform vegetation management activities both manual and mechanical as well as general civil duties such as maintaining roadways and trails, inspection\repair of perimeter security fencing and inspection and maintenance of onsite building facilities.
  • Environmental Programs - monitor, inspect and record site conditions per SPCC program and the LPCo Clearview Solar environmental site procedure.  
  • General - Aid Plant Supervisor during routine (monthly, quarterly, and annual) inspections and condition assessments of electrical and mechanical facility equipment and systems. 
  • Troubleshooting & Corrective Actions - Under the direction of the plant supervisor assist in the execution of troubleshooting and small repairs on all site equipment.
  • Assist the Plant Supervisor with inventory control and movement of material on/off site.
  • Additional Duties may include the supervision of 3rd party labor. 
  • During all tasks the candidate must adhere to the LPCo safety manual and all relevant site safety procedures and participate in required safety training.
  • Perform JSA prior to each task
  • Perform inspections with Supervisor
  • Champion the companies safety policy by adhering to it and supporting other companies by sharing it and its values.
  • Perform Annual and Semi-Annual Inverter, Tracker, BOP and DC Health Maintenance
  • Adhere to all NERC related processes and procedures

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma
  • Understanding of solar facility operations
  • Ability to make quick decisions and use good judgment
  • Knowledge and understanding of corporate and industry safety standards and practices

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Contact

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

2845 Bristol Cir

Oakville



algonquinpower.com/