Operations Engineer - Solar

Job Description

• Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a highly motivated Operations Engineer with a proven track record of experience in utility-scale solar. The Operations Engineer will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of our rapidly growing portfolio of utility-scale PV plants. You will assist in troubleshooting, causal analysis, and performance improvement initiatives. In addition, the Operations Engineer will create monthly, quarterly, and annual performance/production reports for internal and external use • Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Closely monitor the day-to-day operation and long-term performance of numerous utility scale photovoltaic generation facilities • Data analysis of underperforming systems • Develop recommended schedules for routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of equipment at photovoltaic facilities • Manage complex tasks and projects as required for the Operations & Maintenance team • Aid field technicians and control room operators with complex system troubleshooting • Perform root cause analysis for major system faults • Predict future issues via daily monitoring and trending • Create performance reports for asset management and project finance teams • Serve as main point of interface for all technical questions regarding facility performance from external parties • Higher level engineers provide advanced support for the team requiring a more in-depth analysis of performance and/or electrical troubleshooting

Qualifications

• B.S. and/or Masters in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering • Professional Engineering (PE) license, or Engineer in Training (EIT), or desire to obtain one • 4+ years of experience in the operation and troubleshooting of electrical equipment • Experience or education in data analytics: using programming (Python, R, VBA, etc) to manipulate, analyze, and automate tasks with large data sets; preferably in the solar industry • Established record of experience with photovoltaic maintenance and design • Established record of experience with operation of SCADA Cimplicity or Ignition, DAS, and control systems • Established record of experience in all aspects of electrical maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring • Established record of experience or knowledge of electrical power systems, protection coordination, and modifying relay settings • Established record in relay operation, settings, and event analysis • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, with a deeper focus on Excel • Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays • 401(k) Match • Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance • Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave • Tuition Reimbursement • Phone Bill Reimbursement • Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement • Company Swag