Enel Spa

This is an on-site position working out of Riesel, TX.  

The Opportunity: 

This position will perform intermediate to complex work at renewable energy projects including solar PV and energy storage power plants as assigned and qualifed independently maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting AC and DC circuits ranging from medium voltage 34.5kV to 12VDC as well as mentoring junior technicians in these activities.  The equipment that this position will maintain includes station service electrical equipment such as motors and motor controls, electrical switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar PV panels, BESS systems panel tracking mechanisms, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting, power supplies, HVAC systems security systems and battery support systems.  This position will be responsible for independently troubleshooting and overhauling such equipment and perform and assist in planning preventative and predictive maintenance activities for the aforementioned equipment. Solar Technician III has a higher level of responsibilities and qualifications than level one (I) or two (II) and is expected to be a subject matter expert and a mentor for junior level techs within the safety and reliability-based maintenance areas.   

  What You'll Do at Enel: 

Responsibilities, include, but not limited to:  

• Autonomously perform, and mentor others in activities to test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a range of complex issues with solar equipment.  
• Replace solar PV power plant related electrical equipment autonomously.   
• Testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing battery energy storage power plant related electrical equipment.  
• Perform and assist junior technicians with plant related preventative, reactive, and predictive maintenance scheduled by the Site Manager and/or Lead Technician.  
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and safe maintenance activities.  
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations, such as first aid, fall arrest, electrical safety training, while working with electrical equipment.  
• Proficiently read and interpret electrical schematics and equipment manuals.  
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and maintenance performed as needed.   
• Apply reliability-based maintenance processes and work towards certifications such as CMRT/CMRP.  
• Gain technical information from reading electrical schematics, vendor information, and applicable codes.   
• Respond to and resolve unplanned time-sensitive equipment and site repair activities. 

Who You Are:  

• Ability and willingness to travel for training and/or site support as needed   
• Availability of a safe and reliable transportation to and from the Job site and a residence within a 1 hour drive of assigned Plant location.  
• Ability and willingness  to occasionally safely lift up to 50 lbs. (assisted when needed).  
• Safely use unpowered and powered hand tools.  
• A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states and a clean driving record. A clean driving records means:   
• In the last 3 years, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents.   
• In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.  

What You've Accomplished: 

• Technical School preferred, High School or equivalent required. or equivalent combination of education and experience  
• 4+ years of relevant experience.  
• Electrical experience required.  
• TX Electricians License or related certification  
• Expert, or ability to become a site expert, in the use of electrical testing equipment such as, Digital Multimeters, Amp Clamps, and Insulation Testers.  
• Reads and interpret electrical plan sets, equipment manuals and standard operating procedures with complete understanding.  
• Comfortable with computer programs (e.g. Microsoft office) and able to train on internal applications.   
• Working knowledge of and understanding Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), i.e. and the ability to isolate and lock out mechanical and simple electrical equipment, with independence and guide junior technicians.   
• Use Ammeter to Perform current and voltage readings as necessary.  
• Proactively uses and mentors junior technicians on required Personal Protective Equipment consistently in accordance with safety requirements  
• Leads Job Safety Analysis and performs Safety Observations.  
• Willingness to work outside of regular work hours if required 

What Enel 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-NA 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. 
• Home office set-up stipend 
• 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. 

EEO Statement 

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. 

Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies 

Enel North America has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Enel North America will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Enel North America, in any capacity will be considered property of Enel North America. This policy is applicable to all Enel North America locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Enel North America will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 

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