Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Enel North America
Job overview
The Instrument & Controls Technician, Solar role at Enel North America focuses on maintaining and optimizing solar farm process control systems to ensure efficient and reliable energy production.
Responsibilities and impact
The technician will monitor site performance via SCADA and other systems, perform preventative maintenance and calibration on control system equipment, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical systems, and maintain 24x7 uptime of control systems including PLC and SCADA channels.
Experience and skills
Requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of industrial automation experience in energy or similar sectors, knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, networking, Windows/Linux, and strong troubleshooting skills; preferred qualifications include an associate degree in Electrical or Automation Technology and renewable energy sector experience.
Work environment and culture
Enel North America emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and a drug-free workplace with compliance to federal and local laws, fostering a respectful and accessible work environment.
Company information
Enel North America operates solar farms focusing on sustainable energy production and is committed to high performance and safety standards in renewable energy operations.
Unique job features
The role involves working with advanced control systems like SCADA and PLCs in a solar energy context, requiring physical site inspections and comprehensive technical skills in instrumentation and automation.
Company overview
Enel North America is a subsidiary of the global energy giant Enel Group, specializing in renewable energy solutions, smart grids, and energy storage systems. They generate revenue through the production and sale of electricity from renewable sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power, as well as through innovative energy services and digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. Founded in 2000, Enel North America has played a significant role in advancing the clean energy transition in the United States and Canada, leveraging its parent company's extensive experience and resources.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience with industrial automation, particularly your proficiency with SCADA, PLC ladder logic, and control systems in the energy or renewable energy sector, as these are central to the role at Enel North America.
Highlight your technical skills in troubleshooting, calibration, preventive maintenance, and your familiarity with software and operating systems such as SAP, Windows, Linux, and command-line tools to align with the job’s requirements.
Apply through multiple platforms including Enel North America’s corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and chances of consideration.
Connect with current employees in the Solar operations or Controls divisions at Enel North America on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent company sustainability initiatives or asking about the challenges of maintaining 24x7 uptime in solar facilities to break the ice.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key terms from the job description such as 'SCADA,' 'PLC,' 'instrumentation,' 'preventive maintenance,' 'SAP PM,' 'control systems,' and 'renewable energy' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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