PV Solar Maintenance Supervisor

~ Clearway Energy Group is accelerating the world’s transformation to a clean energy future. As one of the largest clean energy companies in the United States, we are focused on providing customers with the low cost, clean power they desire and the customer experience they deserve, all with the goal of powering our world with clean energy. ~

Clearway was formed with the completion of the sale of NRG Energy, Inc.’s renewables platform to Global Infrastructure Partners, a leading global, independent infrastructure investor and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA with offices in Carlsbad, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; and New York City, NY. For more information, please visit our website.

Position Overview

Clearway Energy Group is currently seeking a PV Solar Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce safe work practices as they relate to PV Solar plants and PV Solar BOP repairs and maintenance.
• First line supervisor responsible for technicians.
• Manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the PV industry, with an emphasis on safety, planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Monitor and report on manufacture and third party maintenance and repair efforts.
• Supervise/conduct/assist in trouble shooting and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Monitors and manages the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, equipment, tools, and reordering as necessary.
• Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for quality assurance.
• Primary responsibility for responsible sites availability, meeting contractual obligations, and budget.
• Communicates regularly with Management and all site personnel, both individually and as a group, to ensure excellent two-way communication concerning operational and maintenance issues.
• Participate in contract negotiations with sub-contractors and other vendors for parts and services required.
• Responsible for manuals, updates, and work instructions for site personnel and PV systems.
• Work with team members to establish goals, action plans and strategies.
• Develop standard work procedures.
• Assists in the hiring of site maintenance personnel and conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the site maintenance personnel.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of PV Solar Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain PV solar sites at high availability.
• Technical School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 4 year degree in related field preferred.
• Proficiency in using MS Office software to include spread sheet and document applications.
• Experience working with plant systems and computerized maintenance management systems. (SAP)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
• Requires use of wear personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Work overtime and non-standard working hours – (nights) as required.
• Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
• Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
• Able to travel as required.
• Able to work safely in a confined space.
• Able to meet requirements of NRG’s Qualified Electrical Worker program.