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NOTE: there are two open positions associated with this posting. These positions are located in Pflugerville, Texas.
Position Summary
This is the both the entry level and initial training level for the series. This training level is intended to train for the less difficult (technical) work. Trainees, under close supervision and in accordance with established safety and technical procedures, learn and perform increasingly difficult duties of a semi-technical nature in a specialized program. When incumbents become proficient in their duties, they work under general supervision and guidelines performing routine tasks and assist higher level technicians more complex and difficult tasks. A Level 1 will have received the initial DRA training and will have completed the core concepts knowledge requirement. A Level 1 will need to be teamed up with a Level 2, 3, or 4. Employees at this level will receive instruction and oversight as new or unusual situations arise while they become more familiar with operating procedures and policies.
Responsibilities
Maintenance of Solar facilities
Diagnose and resolve faults on solar as they relate to mechanical or electrical issues.
Perform pad mounted Transformer switching in accordance with all Hazardous Energy Controls Procedures
Perform corrective tasks on solar equipment
Work as scheduled during the week and on call as required by manager
Maintain a high level of safety awareness at all times
Work in a outdoor environment for an extended period of time
Operate grounds keeping equipment including but not limited to weed eaters and lawn movers
Compliance & Administrative Record Maintenance
EH&S Documentation
Complete necessary paperwork (work order, timesheet, tool and PPE inventory, and additional paperwork as necessary)
Work within Maximo to complete work orders
Add 'l Support for Sites
Willing to travel and assist other Duke Energy Generation Services solar facilities when needed.
Basic/Required Qualifications - Solar Tech I
* Associate's degree or Technical certification OR
* HS/GED and one plus year of work related experience.
* Valid Drivers license
Desired Qualifications
* Additional solar experience
* Experience with multiple solar supplier technology
* High voltage and sub-station maintenance experience
* Familiarity with mechanical and electronic testing equipment (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, and various hand and power tools)
* Knowledge of heavy equipment for facility maintenance
Specific Requirements
* Valid driver's license
* Complete Initial Training in Duke Renewable Academy
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Saturday, January 30, 2021
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
Charlotte, NC
Duke Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, and Commercial Renewables. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwest; and uses coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, renewable sources, and nuclear fuel to generate electricity. It also engages in the wholesale of electricity to municipalities, electric cooperative utilities, and other load-serving entities. This segment serves approximately 7.7 million retail electric customers in 6 states in the Southeast and Midwest regions of the United States covering a service territory of approximately 95,000 square miles; and owns approximately 50,880 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity.
The Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation natural gas customers; and owns, operates, and invests in various pipeline transmission and natural gas storage facilities. It has approximately 1.6 million customers, including 1.1 million customers located in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as 531,000 customers located in southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky.
The Commercial Renewables segment acquires, owns, builds, develops, and operates wind and solar renewable generation projects, including nonregulated renewable energy and energy storage services to utilities, electric cooperatives, municipalities, and commercial and industrial customers. This segment has 21 wind and 100 solar facilities and 1 battery storage facility with a capacity of 2,991 MW across 19 states. The company was formerly known as Duke Energy Holding Corp. and changed its name to Duke Energy Corporation in April 2005. Duke Energy Corporation is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.