Technician – Solar Energy

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities. 

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your day-to-day!

• Perform operation and maintenance of a utility-scale PV power plant;
• Optimize the performance and production of the solar project by taking all necessary steps;
• Complete preventive and corrective work orders as assigned;
• Ensure that all work on-site complies with applicable safety, environmental, and engineering policies/standards;
• Use a computerized maintenance management system to record the work performed;
• Monitor the SCADA of the solar project to identify de-rates and other issues;
• Perform periodic safety inspections and remedy issues if possible;
• Take all necessary steps to investigate and resolve alarms triggered by the facility to minimize downtime (24-hour availability when on call).

Your skills, our requirements!

• Training in electric circuits and/or electromechanics is preferred;
• Minimum of 3 of experience in similar position;
• Experience in renewable energy;
• Have a good knowledge of mobile vehicles (tractors, ATVs, etc.);
• Experience with voltage converters, specifically Power Electronics, will be an asset;
• Experience with SCADA systems abd PLCs will be an asset;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision; 
• Ability to multi-task in a complex and dynamic environment; 
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills; 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; 
• Possess a valid driver’s license;
• Fluency in English required, and some Spanish is an asset.

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at the Phoebe site in Kermit,Texas.
• This position is a O3 level

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation in the first year of employment;
• Insurance coverage, 100% paid by Innergex, effective the first day of employment;
• 401K retirement plan with employer participation; 
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Career development opportunities;.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles at Innergex varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. 

In the spirit of pay transparency we are excited to share the base salary for the position is $32,00 - $40,00 per hour, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired by Innergex, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.