November 1, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Senior Solar Technician

Organization:
DTE Energy
Region:
Canada, Michigan, Redford Township
End of contest:
January 26, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Machinist
Description
Job ID:  13410

Job Summary

Ensures that DTE Electric's solar assets are maximizing energy production and operating at  design specifications. Mentors less experienced team members with operating and maintaining utility scale solar photovoltaic electric systems.  This role involves both equipment and communication system monitoring, maintenance, and repair. 

Key Accountabilities

  • Assists in reviewing solar plant designs, with both new sites and modifications to existing assets.
  • Provides quality control and supervisory support on future construction of solar plants.
  • Recommends enhancements and implements improvements to increase plant output.
  • Responsible for program oversight of periodic aerial inspections; including retainment of applicable licensing.
  • Lead periodic testing and troubleshooting for battery energy storage systems.
  • Performs remote diagnostic checks and equipment resets as needed.
  • Lead planning and execution of facility tours with stakeholders and community members.
  • Creating and revising standard work instructions.
  • Operating aerial drone equipment for periodic stie inspections and troubleshooting.
  • Lead or direct emergency response activities, as well as working scheduled on-call shifts.
  • Conducts planned maintenance activities, as well as responds to emergent issues.
  • Provides on-the-job training to less experienced field staff.
  • Documents daily jobs in work management system.
  • Prioritizes safety daily, in addition to leading site safety meetings, analyzing job hazards, and providing prompt resolution.
  • Performs industry related research and benchmarking and share best practice recommendations. 

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED and 7 years of experience in the overall aspects of design engineering, construction, start-up/commissioning, and/or subsequent O&M of renewable energy projects.

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

  • Associate Degree in Electrical-related field
  • Technical certificate in energy or related discipline
  • Solar Service Technician Certification
  • North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certification
  • Knowledge of plant level controls and low voltage equipment
  • Knowledge of electrical safety procedures

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Contact

DTE Energy

2000 2nd Ave

Detroit

Michigan États-Unis

www.dteenergy.com