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Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality. \nThrough our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.\nBy joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only “make solar do more”, but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality. \nSilicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.\nJob Description\nPosition: Operations Engineer/ Sr. Operations Engineer (dependent upon experience)\nLocation: Remote\nOverview: \nThe Operations Engineer provides engineering support across the operating fleet, with a focus on resolving key technical issues, improving plant reliability, and optimizing performance. This role serves as a plant generalist-bridging field execution, engineering analysis, and vendor engagement across the full plant, from the PV array to the point of interconnection. Working alongside the Power Conversion and Substation Engineers, the position drives resolution of both systemic and site-specific issues and provides operational insight that informs the design, equipment selection, and turnover of new projects. \nMain Responsibilities:\nServe as a primary engineering resource for the Asset Operations team, providing troubleshooting support and coordinating corrective action implementation across the plant. \nDrive the resolution of key technical issues across the fleet, including serial defects, major equipment failures, and sustained underperformance. \nTranslate field observations, inspection results, and performance data into clear problem statements and actionable solutions. \nSupport O&M teams with structured troubleshooting and escalation. \nOwn technical issues related to the PV array and DC balance of plant, including modules, trackers, DC collection, and grounding systems. \nSupport technical issues on the AC balance of plant, from the padmount transformers to the point of interconnection, including MV collection systems. \nSupport performance optimization for operating projects with recurring performance issues and for new projects with latent construction issues. \nLead the identification and implementation of reliability best practices, including PM optimization, failure and root cause analyses, spare parts strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives. \nLead the review of engineering-related PM activities (such as thermal imaging and transformer DGA testing) to identify and correct deficiencies. \nServe as a technical interface with OEMs, EPCs, contractors, and service providers, supporting issue escalation, warranty claims, and oversight of vendor performance. \nSupport the engineering-related turnover of new projects from construction to operations, including commissioning review and resolution of technical gaps. \nProvide operational insight to Engineering and Delivery teams through design reviews and new equipment and vendor evaluations. \nIdentify and communicate design or operational deficiencies. \nDevelop processes, procedures, and tools that help the team manage technical issues efficiently, and support the training and mentoring of team members. \nCollaborate closely with Asset Management, O&M, Performance Engineering, ROC, Compliance, Engineering, and Delivery teams to improve fleet performance. \nQualifications: \nEducation \nBachelor’s degree in Engineering(Electrical Engineering strongly preferred) \nExperience \nOperations Engineer: 0-5 years of relevant experience. Senior Operations Engineer: 6+ years of relevant experience. \nUtility-scale solar operations experience requiredfor Senior Operations Engineer and preferred for Operations Engineer. \nField experience troubleshooting utility-scale solar plant equipment, such as PV array and DC systems, inverters, and MV equipment. \nExperience working with OEMs, EPCs, contractors, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues. \nExperience with project turnover, commissioning, or design review is a plus. \nSkills \nBroad understanding of utility-scale PV plant systems, including modules, trackers, DC collection, inverters, MV collection, and substations. \nFamiliarity with electrical testing and inspection methods, such as insulation resistance, VLF, transformer electrical testing, thermography, and transformer DGA. \nAbility to read and review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and equipment specifications. \nWorking knowledge of plant SCADA, communications networks, and monitoring systems sufficientto troubleshoot data and communication issues. \nWorking knowledge of applicable NEC, NESC, IEEE, IEC, and NETA requirements. \nProven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. \nExperience with root cause analysis and reliability practices. \nStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. \nStrong communicationskills and ability to influence outcomes across teams. \nWhat We’reLooking For \nA field-proven engineer and plant generalist who is comfortable across the entire PV plant. \nSomeone who can connect on-site issues to broader system and fleet impacts. \nOrganized and proactive; comfortable managing multiple priorities. \nComfortable owning technical problems and driving them to resolution. \nOur interview process:\nA typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages. 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