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Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels:  First Level

Employees at this level solve problems with general supervision.  Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.  

   

Job Title:   Solar Tech I 

Job Code:  J9916 

FLSA Status: Non Exempt - Bargaining Unit 

   

Job Summary:

The Solar Tech is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple PV plant sites located throughout Duke Energy Florida's service territory on a continual/on-demand basis, in order to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs, design change requirements, and equipment modifications  and to establish O&M support for new plant(s) start-up as well as long term operation and maintenance.    Role will include work scheduling, maintenance, equipment installation, and start-up support.  Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability, work to support equipment testing schedules and assigning contracts, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality.   

Responsibilities and Duties: 

Troubleshoot, resolve equipment issuesDesign change requirements, and equipment modificationsScheduling maintenance, installation, and start-up support.  Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliabilitySupport equipment testing schedules and assigning contract testers, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output qualityEnsures compliance with all operational, environmental and other regulatory and policy compliance requirements.  Monitors station environmental, health and safety objectives and ensures they are metProvides leadership and accountability in order to achieve desired safety results (Lock Out Tag Out compliance, safety meeting attendance, contractor oversight, safety policies/procedures, work practices, etc.)    Basic/Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED 

0-1 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.  

Valid driver's license 

Preferred Qualifications: 2 years technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems Working knowledge of power distribution systems Previous experience working with inverters, electrical design, Maximo CMMS, centralized SCADA/EMS control systems and associated network devices; Knowledge of National Electrical Code 5 or more years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.    Working Conditions:

Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

Must be able to work extended hours, as needed, including weekends and maintain flexibility as plant conditions and events require. 

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as a hardhat, steel toed safety shoes, safety glasses, arc flash protective gear.

Must be able to climb, crawl, kneel, stand, sit, and walk.  

Must live within one hour of a site under their responsibility.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to work in high temperatures and direct sunlight required.

Travel is likely and overnight trips may be required.

Specific requirements:

Successful completion of the MASS test

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. 

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes

Represented/Union PositionMain IBEW Florida Union

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Saturday, August 16, 2025

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.

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