Chalk Bluff - Advanced Solar Technician

Invenergy•Heth, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Solar Technician assists in operating and maintaining the Chalk Bluff Solar Energy Center, a 450 MW-AC facility at 6198 HWY 357 S, Heth, Arkansas. The site includes GE Flexinverter 1566 inverters, NEXTracker NX Horizon 4 trackers, Jinko Eagle modules, Shoals BLA and LBD modules, and a connected substation. The technician performs maintenance and troubleshooting across solar, substation, and associated equipment, and helps maintain the site and a safe work environment. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (40 hours). Scheduled and unscheduled overtime and potential night work may be required, and the schedule varies during peak maintenance periods. The role involves outdoor work in inclement weather, travel up to 30%, and support for other regional project sites.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four or more years of experience in renewable energy operations and maintenance (solar or wind), or eight or more years of relevant experience.
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
Willingness to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Ability to climb and work safely from a portable step ladder.
Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must receive a negative drug test result after a conditional offer to begin work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium-voltage systems, network communications, and monitoring.
Experience maintaining and repairing machines in an industrial environment, such as manufacturing, automotive, food processing, automation, or facilities.
Experience with SCADA systems.
Skill using testing equipment and tools such as thermographic electrical inspection, I-V curve tracing, meggers, and ground-fault detection.
Strong analytical and diagnostic capabilities for troubleshooting and correcting problems.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices.
Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams or schematics.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on site solar, substation, and associated equipment.
Perform vegetation management, including operating large equipment, in accordance with the vegetation management plan.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems, including inverter faults, tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues.
Understand the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of solar-site components and associated equipment.
Conduct daily site maintenance, using required safety equipment to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
Maintain company tools, facilities, and equipment, and keep the work environment clean and safe.
Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and potential night work, and support other project sites in the region as needed.