Field Technical Analyst

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor equipment performance and review notifications in equipment SCADA platforms. Ensure critical equipment performance and health is monitored.
• Provide technical support fleet-wide for “behind the meter” (BTM) onsite solar, utility-scale renewables, and energy storage assets remotely and physically when necessary.
• Equipment Testing (Post Maintenance Testing from Maintenance Activity).  This includes outage support when necessary. Equipment Monitoring Support (Triage). 
• Equipment Monitoring Support (Triage).  At present this is primarily done remotely, but may require site visitation.
• Identify hardware and software risks within the renewables fleet and implement corrective actions.
• Work with O&M contractors and Northstar employees to ensure all site personnel are adhering to all Environmental, Health and Safety standards.
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software.  Experience in SCADA systems and OSISoft PI Historian preferred.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership, which may include supervision of employees and/or oversight. of contractors on project work at power generating facilities.
• Experience developing short and long range maintenance and strategic plans.
• Knowledge of building codes, permitting requirements, industry regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
• Individual should exemplify safe work practices and follow the company’s compliance standards.  

Position Requirements:

• Associate's degree or equivalent in a scientific/ technical field is required
• 0-2 years of relevant experience is required
• Experience in power systems/renewables is preferred