Senior Balance of Plant (BOP) Technician
Scope of Position:
This position, under specific direction from the BOP Site Supervisor/Senior Operations Manager, maintains Balance of Plant, including but not limited to preventive maintenance and repairs as needed.
Reports to: BOP Site Supervisor or Senior Operations Manager
Division/Department: Operations & Maintenance
Location: King Creek, TX or Coyote Wind, TX
Classification: Non-exempt
Working Conditions:
BOP Technicians spend most of their time in the field, excluding safety, supervisor, and scheduled training exercises. They work alone and in teams when necessary and are provided a company vehicle (service truck) in which they carry the required tools and parts necessary to perform repairs and/or maintenance on Balance of Plant at their assigned site but may support other sites as needed. Generally, BOP Technicians are required to work in extreme weather, be available outside of standard working hours to respond to the site either physically or remotely as conditions dictate.
Responsibilities:
- Work safely under all circumstances and seek guidance for any work they are unfamiliar with or do not feel competent to perform safely.
- Operate and care for company property and equipment efficiently and safely.
- Operate Medium and High Voltage breakers and switches.
- Operate a service truck in a safe manner in accordance with company policies.
- Respond to site outages outside normal working hours to troubleshoot communications, collection, and/or substation issues as they arise.
- Replace components as needed to safely return equipment to operational status.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections on Balance of Plant systems and subsystems, including but not limited to Substation, Met Towers, Site Service Roads, Collection Systems, and OM facilities.
- Complete work orders, timecards, and other required paperwork daily for the specific project/assignment.
- Turbine climbing, while not a fundamental requirement of the position, may be necessary from time to time.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor or their designee.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to climb wind turbines is highly desirable.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
- Ability to utilize testing equipment to measure voltage and test electrical components.
- Able to operate company vehicles (service or field trucks) both on-site and on public roads and highways. Must have a current driver’s license with a good DMV printout.
- Demonstrate good work habits, including but not limited to attendance, and maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:
- Extreme weather conditions, including cold, rain, wind, etc.
- Moving mechanical parts and vibration.
- Exposed to High/Low voltage equipment.
- Confined spaces.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; up to one year of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successfully complete the applicable safety and technical training program for the entry-level BOP technician, Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW), and forklift operation if required.
- Able to demonstrate basic computer knowledge.
- Able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
