Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
The Renewable Maintenance Specialist / Senior Specialist assumes direct responsibility for maintaining a variety of APS owned Solar and BESS assets located throughout the state of Arizona. Responsibilities include but are not limited to installation, commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying solar photovoltaic systems, BESS systems and utilizing DAS and SCADA communication systems. Performs tasks in accordance with Operating and Maintenance procedures and associated vendor and manufacturer technical procedures. Provides technical support for operating and maintaining Solar and BESS assets from 2KWac to 168MWac. Provides technical direction to less experienced Renewables Maintenance Specialists. Position will be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and climb ladders, kneel, squat, bend, stoop and twist to assume awkward positions. Requires statewide travel on a regular basis.
Renewable Maintenance Specialist
Renewable Maintenance Specialist Senior
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
1) Performs diagnostics to troubleshoot, identify and repair inverter performance issues of the Solar and BESS systems.
2) Connects with communications equipment/computers to troubleshoot communications problems and identify and repair communication issues with DAS or SCADA systems.
3) Troubleshoots/repairs controls and motor drives on tracker equipment.
4) Identifies module performance issues with testing equipment to include removal and replacement of modules and replace solar modules as needed.
5) Performs voltage and current checks on AC/DC systems and performs preventative maintenance on weather station equipment.
6) Provides technical direction to less experienced maintenance specialists.
7) Oversees third party contractors to ensure contractor is complying with APS construction standards and Accident Prevention Manual (APM).
8) Collaborates with and takes professional directional advice from solar-related Engineering team to resolve solar technical issues.
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.
APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.
Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.
Our success derives from the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate our core values of accountability, safety, integrity, and trust and respect.
At APS, we focus every day on our vision: “Creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.” We will continue to meet the energy needs of our customers with a solid combination of price and service.
