BOP Technician, Chillingham Solar/Storage Facility

What You Can Expect

As the Balance of Plant (BOP) Technician, located in Rogers, TX you will serve as the primary BOP relay technician for the plant installing, maintaining, testing, adjusting, troubleshooting & repairing relay and control equipment in the electrical substation which may include electromechanical, solid-state and microprocessor protective relays, instrument transformers, indication and KWH/KW meters, controls to all substation equipment including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote control equipment including various forms of SCADA.

• Become a leader in safety, upholding safety as a core value
• Actively participate in the behavior-based safety program and ensure every team member and contractor complies with all safety procedures and applicable task-oriented job safety analyses
• Ensure site safety rules are communicated and adhered to through Site Specific Orientations, JSAs and Tailboard Meetings
• Demonstrate procedural compliance in all site operation and maintenance activities by utilizing established procedures
• Facilitate and implement all daily work as the on-site BOP Tech, including coordinating with service providers, contractors, producing Reports including but not limited to Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly reports
• Operate site equipment, both directly and remotely
• Monitor site performance
• Coordinate Switching and Curtailments with relevant local utilities and ISOs.
• Ensure site equipment is kept at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability, efficiency, and profitability
• Demonstrate work planning skills, activity scheduling and follow up to assure work conformance
• Perform routine inspections – safely using tools (e.g. multimeter and IR Camera)
• Manage contractors, ensuring quality work, completed safely and promptly
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills that include listening to other’s ideas and viewpoints, earning trust, and resolving conflict situations

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related technology discipline from accredited university or a 2-year associate or technical degree from a technical school in electronics or related field with four (4) years of related work experience. A combination of education, work experience, or military services may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of 4 years of experience industrial MV/HV voltage Application
• Knowledge to troubleshoot, repair and maintain substation equipment such as: electrical control circuits, transformers, high voltage breakers and collection lines
• Proficiency in access substation relay log files and monitoring systems
• Ability to put together LOTO for substations, transformers, electrical switches, transmission lines and collectors lines

Additional Details

• This is a field position requiring daily travel to client site(s)
• Must be available to travel domestically to other solar plants for emergencies and assist with outages
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record to drive company vehicle on and around the plant
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• The position consists of 30% work indoors and 70% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions

Compensation

Salary Range: $32.40 – $43.18 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that’s not all – we’re dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.