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This range is provided by CVE North America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr CVE North America, Inc. (CVE, NA) is a small but fast growing and energetic team with a strong start-up culture and ambitious goals to grow North America’s renewable energy production. The Solar Operations Engineer will assist in coordinating, monitoring, and analyzing all operations and maintenance (O&M) of CVE, NA’s ground mounted solar power generation assets which average 5 megawatts in size. The role will ensure that solar and battery storage assets are maintained in a safe, sustainable, and optimized manner. Reporting to CVE NA’s Operations Manager, and with the support of the CVE, NA Technical Team and CVE Group Director of O&M, the Operations Engineer’s main missions are as follows: Asset Management Track and optimize the Asset Operations Budget Manage external and intercompany contracts and their associated commitments Represent the company with landowners, investors, and local authorities (AHJs), including utility dispatch, police and fire departments, and regulatory agencies Monitoring/Supervision Perform all daily monitoring and supervision of performance of the solar assets Maximize asset availability and ensure reliable communication Receive and respond to system alarms, dispatching support personnel as required Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and annual internal and external reporting of operational performance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Ensure quality and reliability of data acquisition. Maintenance Supervise and manage contractors in charge of the maintenance for PV systems and PV + storage systems Identify, consult, and deploy a strong network of maintenance providers Optimize preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost savings Confirm services rendered by all contractors, utilities, and other external service providers comply with all contractual obligations Administer equipment warranties, open claims and RMAs when necessary. Manage insurance program and claims management Track and optimize O&M budgets Provide support to CVE Construction Team during start-up and commissioning services Onboard new assets to CVE monitoring platform Lead contractors in testing and troubleshooting of communications and data acquisition systems before final hand-over Validate that all commissioning procedures and activities are followed and completed Provide technical training to AHJ (police, fire department) as needed Security, Quality and Environment commitment Monitor and control access to all operating assets Ensure compliance with all NEC, OSHA, UL, IEEE, and other industry standards. Enforce and promote CVE’s Health and Safety policies Ensure the full deployment of ISO 9001 and 14001 certification processes Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience. A strong preference given to solar energy experience. A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for at least two years. Passion for workplace safety and a self-starter, pushing for innovation, embracing and seeking out new technologies, equipment, and best practices Pro-active, liking to fix things, and know how to get work done A team player who values strong company culture Conviction that renewable energy will play a major role in the future and you are an advocate of the transition to clean energy. Preferred skills include: Data monitoring, analysis, and reporting Experience with PowerBI or similar data visualization software Knowledge of electrical systems, communication protocols, and IT architecture Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Project Management and Engineering Industries Solar Electric Power Generation #J-18808-Ljbffr CVE North America

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