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Southern Company

GPC Solar / BESS / DERs - I&C Technician

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What they do

A Solar Installer installs solar energy systems for homes or larger buildings. Mounts frames and solar panels on the roof; may install and connect electrical wiring and power storage batteries.

$55,369 / year median in Georgia

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

GPC Solar / BESS / DERs
  • I&C Technician Position Overview:
    The purpose of this position is to provide O&M support for GPC R2Gen
  • Solar / BESS / DERs facilities across the state of Georgia. Twiggs BESS Facility
  • Dry Branch, GA Wadley BESS Facility
  • Wadley, GA South Hall BESS Facility
  • Gainesville, GA Bowen BESS Facility
  • Euharlee, GA Wansley BESS Facility
  • Carrollton, GA Yates BESS Facility
  • Newnan, GA Laurens Solar / BESS Facility
  • East Dublin, GA Mitchell Solar / BESS
  • Albany, GA Robins Solar / BESS
  • Macon, GA Moody Solar / BESS
  • Valdosta, GA McGrau Ford BESS
  • Ball Ground, GA The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of utility-scale PV solar plants, distributive energy resources, and or battery energy storage facilities across the state of Georgia.
Duties include both monitoring and operation of the assets through SCADA, as well as maintenance activities such as inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of AC and DC systems. Equipment examples include but are not limited to inverters, PV modules, combiner boxes, battery energy storage systems, SCADA systems, plant controllers, metering systems, transformers, switchgear, and RICE generators. The successful candidate will work routinely with 600v-1500v DC systems and will need to be familiar with medium-voltage AC systems up to 34.5KV. The candidate will be responsible for all site compliance including contractor administration, environmental, health, and safety. All technicians in this role are required to facilitate and execute LOTO using Generation SafeTK. The successful candidates will use IBM Maximo for planning work, executing work, documenting work, managing inventory, and tracking plant equipment issues. Typical work schedules for this position include 5/8s or 4/10s, however, schedules may be adjusted to suit the needs of the business. Must be available for night, weekend, holiday work and on call as required. This may include storm duty as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of industrial or power plant facility operations and maintenance Demonstrate knowledge in electrical and mechanical safety Demonstrate the understanding of industrial safety practices such as LOTO, switching, maintenance processes, and basic industrial compliance obligations. Proficient in reading and understanding electrical schematics and prints. Proficient with DC systems and equipment Fundamental understanding of medium & high voltage AC systems and equipment up to 34.5KV Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects Self-directed, responsible, and accountable Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities Physical fitness for demanding tasks
Responsibilities:
Travel to and from site locations around the region or state as needed Or
  • may be assigned to one site Assist with planning, coordinating, & scheduling of site maintenance activities and projects Execution of site operations and maintenance activities and projects Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment Site compliance facilitator, and executer (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Site contractor compliance facilitator, and executer Site
  • LOTO administrator, facilitator, and executer Maximo User
  • PMs, CMs, CDs, Inventory, PRs, POs, and record keeping Participate in team meetings (Morning Meetings, Planning Meetings, Safety Meetings, etc) Participate and complete all assigned training Effectively communicate with Team Leader and Team Members Position Requirements and Preferences Required
  • The successful candidate will be required to live near the work location suitable for business needs (Within one hour drive of site) Required
  • EEI TECH
    test qualified Required
  • An approved two-year technical degree from a certified technical institution or military equivalent Required
  • Must be available for extended work hours including nights and weekends Required
  • Must be available for call out to support operational needs Required
  • Must be flexible, forward-thinking, and strategic minded Required
  • Self-motivated, customer-focused, and can work alone or in a team Required
  • Must be an effective team player with a positive attitude towards work. Preferred
  • Work experience in Solar or BESS plant maintenance and operations Preferred
  • Working knowledge of MAXIMO Preferred
  • Working knowledge of SafeTK Preferred
  • Contractor Compliance experience Preferred
  • Knowledge of medium and low voltage distribution systems If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time.
If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process. PDN-a2b77128-74bd-4bde-ad00-b24c98842db2