Operations Engineer | New York City Metropolitan Area 26 views

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Location: NYC
Reporting to CVE NA’s Operations Manager, and with the support of the CVE, NA Technical Team, the 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. This role will ensure that solar and battery storage assets are maintained in a safe, sustainable, and optimized manner.

Duties and responsibilities notably include but are not limited to:

Travel: Regular travel within the Northeast region and other regions as business needs evolve
Flexible Work Eligible: Hybrid Eligible – As per CVE’s work Flex policy
Weekend/Holiday Duty: Required
Evening Work Hours: Required – contingent on operational needs during weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Experience: 3 Years (minimum)

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
Insurance claims management

Monitoring/Supervision

Perform all daily monitoring and supervision of performance of the solar and storage assets
Maximize asset availability and ensure reliable communication
Maximize asset performance and identify and implement performance plans. This includes quantifying and mitigating system losses (tracker failures, snow, shading, and soiling losses)
Receive and respond to system alarms, troubleshoot and dispatch support personnel as required
Enter and track ticketing for system downtime, underperformance, and losses
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
Incident reporting and tracking

Maintenance

Supervise, schedule, and manage contractors in charge of the maintenance for PV and battery energy 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.
Track and optimize OPEX and production budgets (P50 tuning)

Commissioning and Repowering

Provide support to CVE Construction and Engineering Teams 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
Support CVE NA’s Engineering team with repowering efforts on aging assets

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
Enforce and update cyber security standards and procedures on all control and monitoring systems
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 3 years of relevant experience
Experience in solar and/or battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Experience with PowerBI, or similar data visualization software, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for at least two years
Ability to work during weekends, holidays, and evening hours including weekdays, Weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel to project sites and work in the field, some overnight and weekend travel to be expected (approximately 10-25%)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
Background check is required prior to the contract signature

Preferred skills include:

Data monitoring, analysis, and reporting
Knowledge of electrical systems, communication protocols, and IT architecture
Proficiency programming in various languages including Python, Java, C++, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) troubleshooting and programming experience
Working knowledge of network/communication technology and any related certifications (CCNA or similar equivalent)

Description of CVE North America

CVE North America began operations in 2017 with its headquarters in New York City. It seamlessly blends the unique characteristics of a small-to-medium-sized with the expertise, experience, and financial capabilities of our parent company CVE Group. CVE North America has over 120MW in construction and operation and as part of its ambitious growth trajectory.

An integral part of CVE Group, CVE North America derives its strength from the group’s extensive international experience. CVE Group is a proud certified B-Corp with a history spanning 14 years. It is renowned for financing, constructing, and operating community-centric solar installations. The Group commands an operational portfolio exceeding 530 MW, with activities across diverse regions including France, Chile, South Africa, and Spain.

Being committed to surpassing the benchmark in environmental and qualitative excellence, both CVE North America and CVE Group are distinguished by their ISO 9001 (quality management system) and ISO 14001 (environmental management system) certifications.

The driving force behind CVE’s success is its unwavering commitment to Our mission statement: Put people and the planet at the heart of tomorrow’s energy. As part of its mission, we emphasize our Environmental Impact, Human Impact, and Social Impact when pursuing our renewable energy production activities.

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