LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.Job Summary:The Solar Technician is responsible for performing routine preventive maintenance on utility-scale solar PV systems, including inverter stations, combiner boxes, and weather stations, to include diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues using SCADA and on-site testing tools.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment</li><li>Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and in accordance with site operating procedures</li><li>Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSAs, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation to ensure safe maintenance and repair execution</li><li>Conduct inspections and thermal imaging to detect potential electrical and mechanical failures</li><li>Replace and repair system components such as fuses, wiring, circuit breakers, and modules</li><li>Document all maintenance and repair activities using CMMS and reporting tools</li><li>Proactively identify and recommend improvements to job-specific processes and procedures</li><li>Perform balance of plant (BOP) and switchyard work as required</li><li>Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing</li><li>Use Microsoft Office and computer software tools in support of communication, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting</li><li>Identify gaps in safety standards and recognize safety risks in the environment</li><li>Respond promptly to emergencies and perform immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions</li><li>Ensure compliance with site protocols for access, HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections</li><li>Be available to support operations outside traditional hours, including emergent abnormal conditions and O&amp;M issues</li><li>Operate mobile equipment such as mowers, forklifts, tractors, excavators, and motor vehicles</li><li>Assist in vegetation management and site upkeep where applicable</li><li>Maintain accurate inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables</li><li>All other duties as assigned</li></ul>Qualifications:Required:<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>Unrestricted driver license in good standing</li><li>Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance</li><li>Must be competent in power plant safety protocols</li><li>Must be competent in electrical safety</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools</li><li>Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites</li><li>Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer</li><li>Frequent oral and written communications</li><li>Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required</li><li>Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe</li></ul>Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.<h2>Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.</h2>

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a leading renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states totaling about 2,500 megawatts of generating capacity. LRE is actively developing and contracting new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with 1.9 gigawatts contracted and 20 gigawatts under development and construction spanning over 100 projects. LRE is committed to providing long-term, sustainable energy solutions across all its projects that benefit its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada&rsquo;s largest defined benefit pension plans with C$121 billion in net assets (as of December 31, 2021). For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.

Solar Technician, Level 1

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.Job Summary:The Solar Technician is responsible for performing routine preventive maintenance on utility-scale solar PV systems, including inverter stations, combiner boxes, and weather stations, to include diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues using SCADA and on-site testing tools.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment</li><li>Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and in accordance with site operating procedures</li><li>Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSAs, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation to ensure safe maintenance and repair execution</li><li>Conduct inspections and thermal imaging to detect potential electrical and mechanical failures</li><li>Replace and repair system components such as fuses, wiring, circuit breakers, and modules</li><li>Document all maintenance and repair activities using CMMS and reporting tools</li><li>Proactively identify and recommend improvements to job-specific processes and procedures</li><li>Perform balance of plant (BOP) and switchyard work as required</li><li>Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing</li><li>Use Microsoft Office and computer software tools in support of communication, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting</li><li>Identify gaps in safety standards and recognize safety risks in the environment</li><li>Respond promptly to emergencies and perform immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions</li><li>Ensure compliance with site protocols for access, HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections</li><li>Be available to support operations outside traditional hours, including emergent abnormal conditions and O&amp;M issues</li><li>Operate mobile equipment such as mowers, forklifts, tractors, excavators, and motor vehicles</li><li>Assist in vegetation management and site upkeep where applicable</li><li>Maintain accurate inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables</li><li>All other duties as assigned</li></ul>Qualifications:Required:<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>Unrestricted driver license in good standing</li><li>Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance</li><li>Must be competent in power plant safety protocols</li><li>Must be competent in electrical safety</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools</li><li>Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites</li><li>Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer</li><li>Frequent oral and written communications</li><li>Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required</li><li>Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe</li></ul>Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of&nbsp;race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.<h2>Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:&nbsp;Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.</h2>

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