Solar Technician II, Hawtree Solar Site

What You Can Expect

As the Solar Technician II, your daily responsibilities begin with accessing tasks via SCADA, Maximo, or various SAP software systems upon arrival at the Hawtree solar plant in Macon, NC. Your duties encompass repairing, troubleshooting, and fulfilling technical repair work orders for solar panels. You will manage documentation, update parts inventory, and as well as submit on-site status reports, including daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, and initiate work orders for equipment repairs. You will be required to adhere to safety protocols such as conducting Site-Specific Orientations, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and safety meetings. You will also be a part of an on-call rotation for outages and emergencies; therefore, you must reside within 50 miles of the site. 

 

In this role your key responsibilities everyday will be:

• Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations within qualified skill areas, ensuring safety and efficiency
• Coordination of high voltage switching activities with local utilities and independent system operators (ISO), which includes tasks like substation operations, equipment lockouts and grounding
• Work independently or as part of a crew to complete assigned tasks across solar power plant systems
• Utilize SCADA systems and other digital tools for monitoring and diagnostics, along with test equipment such as meggers and IV curve testers
• Travel to various sites as required to support maintenance and operational needs

 

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in solar generation sites, wind generation sites, manufacturing or mining operations, or controls & industrial maintenance
• Ability to work long hours, often outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable standing, kneeling, or crouching for extended periods
• Capacity to be on call as deemed necessary by supervisor

 

Additional Details

• This is a field position requiring regular travel to client site(s)
• This role requires daily attendance at a worksite 
• Must be available to travel domestically to other solar plants for emergencies and assist with outages
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record to drive company vehicle on and around the plant 
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 
• The position consists of 20% work indoors and 80% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions 
• Could involve some lifting / up to 50 lbs. 

 

Compensation

Hourly Range:  $24.66 - $41.11 USD hourly

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

 

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

 

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

 

Join us and be part of the adventure!

 

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.