Maintenance Planner- Solar

Company: Brookfield Renewable U.S.
Location: Calexico
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Maintenance Planner - Solar

Responsibilities:
Ensure preventative and corrective maintenance tasks are entered into the Computerized Maintenance Management system.
Create work orders, print out preventative maintenance work packages and provide to technicians;
Ensure all work packages sent to the field are in compliance with all applicable regulatory licenses, permits, and codes of operation and conduct;
Close out preventative maintenance work packages when complete;
Administratively support and/or manage maintenance and repair projects, define scope, specify and procure equipment and services, vendor selection/qualification, prepare safety plans, manage project execution in the field;
Develop station outage plans that fall in line with the annual maintenance schedule;
Assist the Operations Manager in developing annual budgets by providing upcoming maintenance work scopes and budgetary numbers;
Become familiar with safety, environmental, operational, and maintenance procedures to the used in the field;
Recommend reliability improvement efforts in assigned area, which could include coaching or mentoring field technicians;
Plan and coordinate NERC testing and tracking in accordance with compliance program;
Be available for, and respond to, calls during power system disruptions to administratively support resolution and repairs.

Requirements:
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and verbal & written communication skills;
Excellent reasoning ability, critical thinking skills and organizational ability;
Understanding risk and means/methods to manage risk to accepted levels;
Ability to manage several priorities and work within tight deadlines;
Well organized, able to multitask, resourceful and shows initiative;
Proficient in Microsoft office products including Word, Power Point, Outlook and Project;
Prior experience using an computerized maintenance management system (IFS, Maximo, E-maint, etc.)
Maintain a valid driver's license - travel required 30-40%.

Qualifications:
Associates degree in mechanical or electrical Technology or Engineering (preferred), or related field, or Military experience.
A minimum of four years of experience in the maintenance of power station equipment maintenance (including transmission, distribution and Solar PV generation systems),
Working knowledge of Solar PV generation systems and related equipment, standards, codes and regulations,
Experience with reading (and working from) drawings, blueprints, specifications, schematics,
Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and ability to learn additional software related to the ordering of parts and materials,
Knowledge of related industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA and knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and Safety/Environmental rules and regulations;
Ability to plan and administer projects and corresponding budgets.

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