Solar Manager - West Texas

Company: Koch Industries, Inc.
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Description DEPCOM Power is looking for a Solar Manager in the West Texas Region, to oversee and be a resource manager for Site Managers, Site Technicians, and Travel Technicians. They will support with daily operations and be a DEPCOM representative for communications with customers. This role will be provided a company vehicle and paid gas for commuting between sites. Located in Pecos County, Texas relocation assistance is available if needed. This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.Who We AreThe DEPCOM Power Operations & Maintenance group is a collaborative, safety oriented team troubleshooting at our project sites. What You Will Do

• Lead and develop a team of contribution motivated Site Manager & Site Technicians while guiding the team in consistent application of Koch's Principle Based Management philosophy to achieve results
• Responsible for overseeing two O&M sites totaling 200 MW of solar
• Ensure site safety for all personnel and equipment
• Perform testing and troubleshooting for electrical and mechanical systems
• Coordinate with component manufacturers for troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance
• Monitor inverters, transformers, and tracker systems for faults and irregularities
• Inverter inspections and cleaning, filter and fuse replacement, basic troubleshooting and repair
• Transformer inspections and minor repairs
• Upkeep communications onsite including SCADA servers, DAS components, modems, routers, switches, and firewalls
• Perform daily field sweeps to verify tracker systems are functioning properly and replace faulty components
• Inspect combiner boxes and replace fuses and components, as necessary
• Perform scheduled array inspections of the home runs, connectors, modules, and tracker systemWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Experience with PV systems or related power generation equipment
  • Knowledge of substation maintenance, inverters, trackers, combiner boxes, general cabling, substations, SCADA, controls, DC systems, and wiring & applications
  • Working knowledge of commercial power plant operation
  • Customer facing experience in providing updates, including schedule on field issue resolution and maintenance activitiesWhat Will Put You Ahead
    • Knowledge of Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) power distribution equipment
    • Four (4) years or more experience with PV systems or related power generation equipmentAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy . Who We AreAs a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: #LI-MW1

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