PV/BESS Technician II

Terra-Gen Operating Company LLC•Mojave, CA

2h•$32 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Terra-Gen is seeking a PV/BESS (Photovoltaic / Battery Energy Storage System) Technician II to perform scheduled and unscheduled fieldwork to operate and maintain the Edward / Sanborn projects to standards above industry best practice. Work includes commissioning new systems; troubleshooting and testing; preventive and corrective maintenance; training on-site personnel; and assisting with site visits. The technician may also observe contractors’ quality and safety practices during PV/BESS technical maintenance and commissioning work. The role is based near Mojave, California, reports to the Operations Site Supervisor, and may require travel to alternate worksites. It is a full-time position that may include rotating schedules, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays, and offers 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, PV, and energy storage system components; performing electrical tests and preventive maintenance; auditing third-party systems; coordinating and observing contractor work; and documenting maintenance in a computer-based maintenance management system. The role also involves safety and environmental practices, training and qualification requirements, reporting maintenance results, preparing switching orders and safe-work documentation, applying cybersecurity policies, recognizing lift hazards, performing root-cause analysis, and developing or revising procedures. The work includes both office and outdoor field environments. Field inspections may expose the employee to electric shock, heights, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, heat, cold, inclement weather, ultraviolet radiation, and noise that may require hearing protection. The position requires physical work in outdoor construction-type areas, including standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, using lifts, and handling small parts in confined spaces.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Three to five or more years of experience at a utility-scale solar plant.
Practical knowledge of electrical systems, PV solar and BESS systems and their components, including how to safely lock out and tag out equipment.
Practical experience with electrical wiring and basic construction practices.
Knowledge of building and structural construction techniques.
Ability to safely and efficiently troubleshoot system failures, including ground faults.
Experience with metering and test equipment.
Experience reading and interpreting electrical, instrumentation and controls, and mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong analytical, diagnostic, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills; ability to prepare reports and communicate professionally with leadership, project managers, engineers, vendors, contractors, and internal departments.
Ability to train others.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks simultaneously; analyze operating data, identify anomalies, and recommend and implement corrective actions.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written and verbal instructions and technical drawings, and calculate figures including electrical values.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the company’s driving criteria, including maintaining an acceptable driving record.
Ability to perform the position’s physical duties, including lifting 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds assisted.
Authorization to work in the United States and ability to provide acceptable identity and employment authorization documentation.
Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Technical, science, or engineering degree or energy-systems certificate.
Journeyman or licensed industrial electrician qualification.
Certified inverter training from Power Electronics, Sungrow, and/or EPS.
OSHA 30 qualification.
CPR qualification.
NFPA 70E qualification.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled fieldwork to operate and maintain PV and BESS projects.
Commission new systems and troubleshoot, test, and repair PV, ESS, DC, low-voltage AC, data acquisition, and meteorological station components, including grounded circuits and ground faults.
Perform tests including open-circuit voltage, operating DC current, I-V curves, power meter verification, Megger tests, and resistance tests.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PV and BESS systems, including thermography of low- and medium-voltage equipment.
Understand, participate in, and promote workplace safety and environmental standards, and assist in improving existing standards.
Train on-site personnel and complete assigned training and qualification requirements within the specified time frame.
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 computer-based maintenance management system.
Prepare reports and communicate maintenance activity results to site management, peers, leadership, and other stakeholders.
Prepare and implement switching orders; complete safe-work permits and level-appropriate job hazard analyses.
Apply technical aptitude and training to field tasks, and recognize and exercise stop-work authority when appropriate.
Apply cybersecurity policies and incident response procedures.
Recognize lift hazards involving equipment such as cranes and rough-terrain forklifts.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions as needed.
Travel to alternate worksites as assigned to perform essential duties and provide operational coverage.
Perform other qualified duties, including procedure development and revision.
Work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professional relationships and communication with colleagues, management, vendors, and contractors.