Photovoltaic & Battery Storage Technician (Tech III)

Terra- Gen Operating Company•Mojave, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Terra-Gen is hiring a PV/BESS Technician III to perform scheduled and unscheduled fieldwork to operate and maintain the Edward / Sanborn projects to standards above industry best practice. Fieldwork includes installing new systems, troubleshooting, testing, preventive and corrective maintenance, and assisting with site visits. The technician may observe contractors’ quality and safety practices during PV/BESS technical maintenance and commissioning work. The position is based near Mojave, California, reports to the Operations Site Supervisor, and may require travel. It is full time and may include rotating schedules, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role provides opportunities for professional growth. The technician may work independently or as part of a team. Duties include troubleshooting and repairing DC, low-voltage AC, data acquisition, meteorological station, photovoltaic, and energy storage components; performing electrical tests; maintaining safety and environmental standards; conducting preventive maintenance and thermography; auditing third-party systems; coordinating and observing contractors; documenting work in a computerized maintenance management system; completing training and qualifications; preparing safe work permits and job hazard analyses; and reporting maintenance results to site management. The role requires professional communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to apply stop-work authority. The work includes both office and outdoor field environments. Field inspections may involve electrical hazards, heights, moving machinery, hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, extreme or inclement weather, ultraviolet exposure, and noise that may require hearing protection. The position requires physical activity including standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, climbing, using lifts, and handling equipment and small components.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
1–3+ years of experience at a utility-scale solar plant or relevant equivalent experience.
Practical knowledge of PV electrical systems, their components, and safe lockout/tagout procedures.
Basic knowledge of energy storage systems, related equipment and hazards, and safe shutdown procedures.
Ability to safely troubleshoot system failures, including ground faults.
Practical experience with electrical wiring and basic construction practices.
Experience using metering and test equipment.
Experience reading and interpreting electrical, instrumentation and controls, and mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
Proficiency with a computer and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to analyze operating data, identify anomalies, and calculate percentages, lengths, and electrical values; ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, and statistical analysis.
Ability to troubleshoot utility-scale PV and battery energy storage systems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintain professional working relationships, prioritize and organize multiple tasks, and respond to requests with a customer-service approach.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, architectural, electrical drawing, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to drive on company business, maintain a valid driver’s license, and meet the company’s driving criteria, including an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work in outdoor construction-type areas without handicap access and perform the physical demands described in the posting, including lifting 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide acceptable identity and employment authorization documents; employment is contingent on passing a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Technical, science, or engineering degree or certificate, preferably related to energy systems.
Journeyman or licensed industrial electrician qualification.
Knowledge of building and structural construction techniques.
Certified inverter training from Power Electronics and/or Sungrow.
OSHA 10 qualification.
CPR qualification.
NFPA 70E qualification.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair DC, low-voltage AC, data acquisition, meteorological station, PV, and energy storage system components, including grounded circuits.
Perform electrical tests such as open-circuit voltage, operating DC current, and resistance tests.
Install new systems and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PV and energy storage systems.
Perform thermography of low- and medium-voltage equipment.
Promote workplace safety and follow environmental, safety, and procedural standards; contribute to improving those standards.
Audit third-party systems for safety concerns, quality of work, and opportunities for improvement.
Identify, coordinate, and observe contractors troubleshooting and repairing OEM equipment, including medium-voltage equipment.
Document time, materials, expenses, and maintenance records in the computerized maintenance management system.
Complete assigned training and qualification requirements within specified time frames and meet required test scores.
Complete safe work permits and conduct job hazard analyses appropriate to the role.
Prepare reports and communicate maintenance activity results to site management.
Perform other qualified duties as assigned.