Plant Manager

ACT Power Services · Remote, United States

The Plant Manager is directly responsible for the safe, productive, day-to-day onsite operations of the utility scale solar PV plant. From performing preventative maintenance and inspections, to troubleshooting and making repairs to maximize production, the Plant Manager gets to exercise a verity of skillsets and has constant opportunities to learn more. All while making an impact on our safe, reliable, clean energy future.
This role is based in the field and is not assigned to the ACT Power Services main office location. Employees primarily work from customer sites where ACT Power Services provides Operations & Maintenance services. While the listed location(s) are preferred based on the primary site assignment, candidates residing in other locations may be considered. Travel to other sites across the United States may be required based on operational and business needs.
Conducting routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
Strong understanding of NEC code, electrical theory, industry best practices
DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, trouble shooting and repair of equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities including but not limited to: o Single Axis trackers o Central or String Inverters o Transformers o AC and DC disconnects o Substation equipment
Maintaining company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and plant stock
Maintaining service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory
Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians and others as needed.
3+ years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, substation operations, network communications and monitoring or equivalent power plant operations

Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems
Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Infrared cameras, sUAS (drones), IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection
Experience working with a CMMS platform
Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices
Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
Proficiency with MS Office suite
NABCEP Certified Installation Professional
Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends
PPE personal protective equipment is required.
Work is performed mostly outside in the field at job sites. Some sites have offices available. Monday to Friday
On-Call Rotation (Weekends/Holidays)
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
~ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
~ Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance (Group & Supplemental)
~ Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
~ Employee Assistance Program
~ Paid Holidays
~ Training & Development
~ Performance Bonus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or related needs to perform the essential functions of the position.