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Operations Engineer – Senior
Silicon Ranch Corporation. Provide engineering support across the operating fleet, resolving technical issues, improving plant reliability, and optimizing performance .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in utility-scale solar operations, including troubleshooting PV arrays, DC systems, and inverters, while effectively managing technical issues and optimizing plant performance. Proficient in root cause analysis, reliability practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Utility-Scale Solar Operations ExperienceTroubleshooting PV Arrays And DC SystemsRoot Cause Analysis And Reliability PracticesElectrical Testing And Inspection MethodsProject Turnover And Commissioning Experience
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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisReliability PracticesElectrical TestingPerformance OptimizationDesign ReviewSCADA SystemsData Communication TroubleshootingElectrical Drawings Review
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsStrong Communication SkillsAbility To Influence OutcomesTeam CollaborationMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Plant SCADAMonitoring SystemsThermal ImagingTransformer DGA TestingInsulation Resistance Testing
Industry Keywords
Utility-Scale PV Plant SystemsNECNESCIEEEIECNETAOEMsEPCsCross-Functional TeamsAsset Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide engineering support across the operating fleet, resolving technical issues, improving plant reliability, and optimizing performance
- Serve as a primary engineering resource for Asset Operations and coordinate corrective action implementation
- Drive resolution of serial defects, major equipment failures, and sustained underperformance
- Translate field observations, inspection results, and performance data into actionable solutions
- Support O&M teams with structured troubleshooting and escalation
- Own technical issues involving PV arrays, DC balance of plant, modules, trackers, DC collection, and grounding systems
- Support AC balance-of-plant issues from padmount transformers to the point of interconnection, including MV collection systems
- Optimize performance for operating projects and new projects with latent construction issues
- Lead reliability best practices, PM optimization, failure and root cause analyses, spare parts strategies, and continuous improvement
- Review engineering-related PM activities such as thermal imaging and transformer DGA testing
- Interface with OEMs, EPCs, contractors, and service providers on escalations, warranty claims, and vendor performance
- Support project turnover from construction to operations, including commissioning review and technical gap resolution
- Provide operational insight through design reviews and new equipment and vendor evaluations
- Identify and communicate design or operational deficiencies
- Develop processes, procedures, and tools; support team training and mentoring
- Collaborate with Asset Management, O&M, Performance Engineering, ROC, Compliance, Engineering, and Delivery teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred)
- Operations Engineer: 0–5 years of relevant experience; Senior Operations Engineer: 6+ years of relevant experience
- Utility-scale solar operations experience required for Senior Operations Engineer and preferred for Operations Engineer
- Field experience troubleshooting utility-scale solar plant equipment, including PV array and DC systems, inverters, and MV equipment
- Experience working with OEMs, EPCs, contractors, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues
- Experience with project turnover, commissioning, or design review is a plus
- Broad understanding of utility-scale PV plant systems, including modules, trackers, DC collection, inverters, MV collection, and substations
- Familiarity with electrical testing and inspection methods, including insulation resistance, VLF, transformer electrical testing, thermography, and transformer DGA
- Ability to read and review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and equipment specifications
- Working knowledge of plant SCADA, communications networks, and monitoring systems sufficient to troubleshoot data and communication issues
- Working knowledge of applicable NEC, NESC, IEEE, IEC, and NETA requirements
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
- Experience with root cause analysis and reliability practices
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence outcomes across teams
- Comfortable managing technical problems and driving them to resolution
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace