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Job ID 12247

Solar Technician

General Information

Country
USA
State/Region
Texas
City
Wharton
Team
Renewable Energies
Seniority
Junior (0-1 years of experience)
Job Type
Permanent
Hire Type
Full-Time
Work Regimen
On-site
Posting Date
11-Dec-2024
Expiration Date
06-Jan-2025
Company
Enel North America, Inc

Description and Requirements

Who We Are:
Enel is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy and is consistently named one of Fortune Magazine’s “Companies that are Changing the World.” It is also one of the largest and most trusted energy companies in the world, serving around 70 million customers in more than 30 countries across 5 continents. The Enel Group vision is about Open Power. Open Power means opening energy access to more people; opening the world of energy to new technologies; opening new ways for people to manage energy; opening new uses of energy; and opening more partnerships. These are ambitious goals and we are pursuing them with the passion of more than 65,000 people whose brilliant work is based on our values of Responsibility, Innovation, Trust and Proactivity. At Enel North America, our businesses are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.


The Opportunity:
This position will involve work at solar PV power plants maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting AC and DC circuits ranging from medium voltage (13.8kV and below) to 12VDC. The equipment that will need to be maintained includes: station service electrical equipment such as motors, and motor controls, electrical switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar PV panels, panel tracking mechanisms, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting, power supplies, HVAC systems, security and battery support systems. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and overhauling such equipment as well as preventative and predictive maintenance activities for the afore mentioned equipment.


What You'll Do at Enel North America:
  • Testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing solar PV power plant related electrical equipment.
  • Gaining technical information from electrical schematics, vendor information, and applicable codes.
  • Perform current and voltage readings as necessary.
  • Have an understanding of reliability based maintenance philosophies and work towards certifications such as CMRT and CMRP.
  • Perform plant related preventative, reactive, and predictive maintenance scheduled by the Site Manager and/or Lead Technician.


Who You Are:
  • Ability to use electrical test equipment such as, DMM, meggers and multi process calibration equipment
  • Strong knowledge in electrical theory and troubleshooting techniques
  • Operational power plant experience is a plus.
  • Willingness to work overtime when required.


What You've Accomplished:
  • Associates degree or equivalent desired
  • 0-3 years of related experience desired
  • TX Electricians License
  • Availability for daily regional travel to job sites as needed
  • A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states and Canada and a clean driving record.
  • The use of PPE is required and must be consistently used in accordance with EGPNA, NFPA, or OSHA guidelines.


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.


What Enel North America Offers You:
  • Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
  • Benefits are effective as of day one!
  • Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
    • 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel North America matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
    • Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
    • Paid leave programs
    • The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
    • The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
  • An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy.  The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law. 
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