PV Solar Field Technician I

PV Solar Field Technician IDate: Apr 22, 2024Location(s): Palo, IA, US, 52324Company: NextEra EnergyRequisition ID: 79700is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.Position Specific DescriptionJoin the world’s leading generator of solar energy as a Solar PV Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Solar PV Technician you will be the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all solar farm operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. Additional duties may include:

Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture

Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects

Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of team

Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability

Collaborating closely with internal NextEra users to develop and implement operation focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance

Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer

We offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension) and career development and advancement opportunities. Relocation benefits may also be available.We look forward to reviewing your application and are very excited at the prospect of you joining our high-performance team!Job OverviewEmployees in this role are responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar generation equipment on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. Successful candidates apply a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components and equipment to include the use of digital multi-meters, meggers, and amp clamps.Job Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains all tools, shops, vehicles, and work locations in a safe and efficient condition

Provides inspection of watch, electrical, mechanical, and electronic troubleshooting for a solar field and battery energy storage equipment

Performs switching and grounding of medium and high voltage equipment

Ensures daily inspection for cooling system discrepancies, mechanical component breakage, and electrical component failures preventing site equipment from operating as designed are performed

Travel to other sites will be required

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED

Experience: 2+ years

Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's or Equivalent Experience

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

Employee Group: Non ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/SolarOrganization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLCRelocation Provided: Yes, if applicableNextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see ourfor more information.