Network Operations Specialist III Job in Tempe 85281, Arizona US
- Ensure all PV power plants are operated and maintained in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring safety is always the highest priority.
- Coordinate activities between the site Technician, Interconnect Authorities, Vendors, First Solar Work groups and business development.
- Perform filings with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Review and approve operating reports.
- Review PV power plant logs for accuracy and completeness.
- Classify PV power plant outages in accordance with approved procedures and complete forced outage summary reports.
- Develop and maintain Normal, Abnormal and Emergency operating procedures.
- Review and approve Method of Procedures.
- Subject Matter Expert for OM software tools including Maximo, PlantView, Wonderware, etc.
- 6+ years experience in power plant operations.
- Worked with DCS systems for power plant applications
- Experience with centralized SCADA/EMS control and decision-making responsibilities to maintain adherence to regulations.
- Experience using anilitical software to analyze equipment performance and identify performance issues
- Possess knowledge of functional systems interactions and must be able to isolate critical elements in a complex system and regulated environment
- Working knowledge of Commercial Power Plant Operations.
- BS degree or equavalent operations work experience and/or operations apprenticeship training.
- Experience may be considered if relevant power plant experience.
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.
- Ability to take direction, identify problems, recommend solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others
- Ability to work in difficult customer situations
- Available for 24-hour on-call duty
- Knowledge of interconnected power systems
- Knowledge of safe switching procedures
- Knowledge of power system Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition-type equipment (SCADA), Energy Management System (EMS), power system tagging programs
- Knowledge of power system generation
- Knowledgeable of requirements OM contracts and the ability to understand complex contracts including power purchase agreements and interconnection agreements.
- Proficient computer skills using MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word, and Outlook
- Knowledgeable in Procedure and Process development.
- Familiarity with applicable regulatory operating requirements (i.e. CPUC General Order 167)
Please note: potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test that may be required for the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
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