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The Tech II interprets OT diagrams, network drawings, wiring schematics, equipment manuals, and device parameters to diagnose issues and implement practical technical solutions.\nThe role coordinates field activities with Operations, OT support, Engineering, project teams, and vendors, including access arrangements, outage windows, planned maintenance, and small equipment modifications. The Tech II supports commissioning and operational handover by verifying installation, connectivity, configuration, and functional performance; maintains accurate work and asset documentation; contributes feedback on recurring issues and improvement opportunities; and provides informal guidance to junior technicians in safe work practices, troubleshooting, and documentation standards.\nRole Responsibilities:\nTroubleshooting and Incident ResolutionIndependently troubleshoot, repair, and perform corrective maintenance on OT field systems, including field devices, local control panels, communication links, basic network-connected equipment, and power supplies\nDiagnose moderately complex faults involving multiple components or intermittent issues within a single system\nUse OT diagrams, basic network drawings, wiring schematics, equipment manuals, device parameters, logs, and standard test equipment to identify faults and recommend solutions\nPrioritize work based on safety, operational impact, equipment criticality, and available access or outage windows\nEscalate complex, cross-system, cybersecurity, or recurring high-impact issues to OT, Engineering, Operations, or vendor specialists as appropriate\nProvide clear updates on work status, technical findings, risks, and required follow-up actions\n\nMaintenance Execution and ChangesExecute approved device replacements, repairs, configuration updates, and routine communications maintenance in accordance with site procedures and change-management requirements\nReview assigned work packages, risk assessments, procedures, test steps, and required materials before beginning work\nCoordinate field access, outage windows, tools, spare parts, and standard vendor support with Operations and OT support teams\nPerform functional testing after maintenance or approved changes, including connectivity, operating parameters, communications, and handover to Operations\nStop work and escalate when unsafe conditions, unexpected technical issues, or unapproved scope changes are identified\n\nCommissioning and Project SupportSupport commissioning of new equipment, replacements, and small site modifications under the direction of Engineering, Project Management, OT, or senior Field Services personnel\nVerify field installation, labeling, connectivity, basic configuration, and functional performance against approved drawings, procedures, and work instructions\nParticipate in pre-commissioning checks, functional testing, punch-list resolution, and operational handover activities\nIdentify field constraints, installation deviations, documentation gaps, and maintainability concerns, escalating them to the appropriate lead or project representative\n\n Safety and ComplianceFollow and promote RWEA safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), site-access protocols, electrical-safety requirements, PPE, toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and risk assessments\nMaintain a safety-first approach in all field activities; production schedules and technical urgency do not take priority over safe execution\nStop work and immediately escalate unsafe conditions, inadequate controls, or conditions outside the approved work scope\nEnsure work is performed in compliance with site operating requirements, approved procedures, and applicable cybersecurity and asset-management controls\n\nCoordination and CommunicationCoordinate independently with plant and control-room Operations, OT support, Engineering, and vendors for standard troubleshooting, maintenance, and planned field activities\nSupport outage coordination and access planning to reduce downtime and production impact\nAttend pre-job briefings, outage coordination meetings, and post-job reviews as required\nProvide practical field input regarding workability, safety, equipment condition, and execution risks\nSupport vendor and contractor activities by confirming site requirements, safety expectations, work quality, and documentation needs\n\nDocumentation and Asset ManagementExecute assigned field work orders and accurately document completed activities in designated maintenance and asset-management systems\nMaintain accurate equipment status, location, serial-number, configuration, and condition information\nRecord equipment installed, removed, replaced, modified, tested, or returned to service\nDocument test results, defects, deficiencies, outstanding actions, and handover details\nUpdate applicable drawings, wiring information, equipment records, commissioning checklists, and as-built documentation in accordance with established processes\n\nTechnical CoachingProvide informal guidance to Field Services Tech I and less-experienced technicians in safe work practices, basic troubleshooting, use of field documentation, and documentation standards\nShare practical knowledge of site-specific OT architectures, field devices, local panels, field buses, communication protocols, and maintenance practices\nContribute feedback for updates to work instructions, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and test steps\nSupport a consistent approach to safe, accurate, and reliable field execution across sites\n\nJob Requirements and Experience:\nTechnical vocational training, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in electrical technology, instrumentation, industrial automation, IT, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline\nMinimum 1 year of IT, networking, controls, instrumentation, electrical work, industrial maintenance, telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing, energy, or a related technical field; equivalent combinations of education, training, internships, and experience may be considered\nMinimum 2 years of OT field, industrial maintenance, critical-infrastructure, telecommunications, data-center, utility, manufacturing, energy, or similar experience; equivalent experience may be considered\nBasic experience supporting installation, maintenance, inspection, repair, or replacement of technical or industrial equipment is preferred\nFamiliarity with OT field devices, local control panels, communication links, basic networking equipment, power supplies, instrumentation, or similar systems is preferred\nAbility to follow established troubleshooting procedures, work instructions, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and checklists with guidance from experienced personnel\nBasic ability to use common hand tools, field test equipment, and diagnostic tools safely and correctly\nExperience or familiarity with documenting completed work, test results, equipment status, and identified defects in maintenance, asset-management, or service-management systems\nAbility to support equipment replacements, routine maintenance, inspections, functional testing, and post-maintenance verification under approved procedures\nBasic understanding of safe work practices, including PPE, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), electrical safety, site-access requirements, pre-job briefings, and risk assessments\nWillingness and ability to work under direction, follow approved processes, escalate unfamiliar or complex issues, and develop technical capability through on-the-job training and mentoring\nStrong interpersonal skills\nDemonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space\nExcellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams\nExcellent communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines\nStrong organization skills and ability to work on multiple tasks and deliverables\nAbility to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team\nMotivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities\nResponds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable\nComplexity and problem solving: Resolves moderately complex OT field faults, including intermittent or multi-component issues within a single system; identifies recurring issues and suggests improvements\nTechnical knowledge: Applies knowledge of OT field devices, communication links, local panels, basic networking, power supplies, and site-specific OT architectures\nDocumentation and technical interpretation: Interprets OT diagrams, schematics, manuals, and device parameters; documents work, test results, asset updates, and follow-up actions\nCollaboration: Coordinates independently with Operations, OT support, Engineering, project teams, and vendors for standard troubleshooting, maintenance, outages, and field work\nOwnership and judgment: Executes assigned work within approved processes, completes verification and handover, and pauses or escalates when issues fall outside scope\nSafety and compliance: Follows RWEA safety procedures, LOTO, electrical-safety requirements, PPE, site-access controls, and risk-assessment practices\nCommissioning and implementation: Supports commissioning, replacements, and small modifications by verifying installation, connectivity, configuration, and functional performance\nCoaching and knowledge sharing: Provides informal guidance to junior technicians and shares field feedback to improve procedures, work instructions, and troubleshooting methods\nTravel Requirements\nApproximately 50% travel, depending on project and operational requirements\nRegional and national travel, including overnight and multi-day assignments\nTravel for commissioning, upgrades, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and outage response\nShort-notice travel may be required for critical incidents\nValid driver’s license and ability to operate a company or rental vehicle required\nWork Environment:\nThe role supports wind, solar, battery energy storage, thermal, hydro, and other generation facilities, including substations, control houses, communications shelters, equipment rooms, outdoor electrical areas, and remote or unmanned locations. Work may involve extreme weather, energized electrical equipment, industrial machinery, restricted-access areas, ladders, confined or physically restrictive spaces, and extended travel.\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.\nPay range: The hourly base salary range for this position in California is $35.58 - $48.08. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. 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