Solar Technician

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Solar Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation.

Responsibilities

Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment; Maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation; Assist higher level Technicians in performing maintenance; Perform technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility; Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements; Participate in required training; Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations; Travel as needed; Execute routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting; Perform complex maintenance work such as distributed control systems and inverter troubleshooting; Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system; Prepare and implement switching and clearance orders, working with Operations Center; Operate all electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems; Participate in required training, JHA, PJB, LOTO documentation; Write Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required, or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment; Demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge; Understanding of general workplace safety and ability to follow safety standards; Valid state driver's license and good driving record; Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights, holidays, weekends) when needed; Professionalism and excellent communication skills; Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software; Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations; Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team; Level II: 1+ years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience, or 2+ years of field experience with significant I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience; Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application; Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities; Level III: 4+ years of PV solar experience required, or I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience in lieu; Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects; Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems; Proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems; Experience administering safe methods to clear equipment, use of tools and plant safety rules; Understanding reporting procedures and practices and maintenance procedures and practices; Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints; Familiarity with PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature; Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and Switchyard; Able to communicate verbally and in writing and work without direct supervision; Able to travel approximately 5%; No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role

Nice to have

2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred

Benefits

Generous PTO; Medical, dental & vision care; HSAs with company contributions; Health FSAs; Dependent daycare FSAs; Commuter benefits; Relocation; 401(k) plan with employer match; Life & accident insurances; Fertility programs; Adoption assistance; Generous parental leave; Tuition reimbursement; Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships; Annual cash bonus eligibility