Reliability Engineering Technologist

Cypress Creek Renewables•Durham, NC

18h•Remote

About The Position

Cypress Creek Energy is seeking a Reliability Engineering Technologist with utility solar experience to inspect and assess solar photovoltaic facilities, conduct QA/QC and thermographic inspections, produce reports, and perform corrective maintenance. The role is remote with a home base in Durham, North Carolina, and requires frequent local site travel as well as 50% or more travel to project sites in North Carolina or nationwide. The position is primarily field-based, with regular in-person site presence and potential overnight and extended travel based on business needs. The technologist performs drone and handheld infrared inspections, visual evaluations, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of solar PV systems. The role also involves documentation and data management, communicating abnormal findings, maintaining tools and inventory, supporting safety and flight-operations training, and assisting regional teams during major storms and natural disasters. The employee is expected to work independently, follow safety and PPE requirements, and support the company's mission and values.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Solar PV or drone UAV experience.
At least 1 year of experience in solar PV construction or maintenance, including DC operations, AC medium-voltage systems, monitoring, civil work, or racking installation (listed as preferred).
Experience with testing equipment such as thermographic electrical inspection equipment, I-V curve tracers, megohmmeters, and ground-fault detection tools.
Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line and three-line diagrams.
Ability to use thermographic editing and analysis software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency with computers and technology, especially managing large amounts of data.
Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal oversight.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Technological aptitude and adaptability.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness to achieve FAA 14 CFR Part 107 certification within 30 days.
OSHA 10-Hour Training Certification.
Willingness to travel extensively (50% or more of the time), including overnight and extended-duration travel.
Proactive, solution-focused communication skills.
Experience administering contracts.
Ability to work Monday through Friday and occasionally on weekends.
Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, and walk for 8–12 hours per day.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Commitment to Cypress Creek Renewables' mission and values.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in thermography with electrical systems.
Level 1 ITC Thermography certification.
Strong understanding of solar PV, including electrical and solar module components.
Experience with solar PV construction or maintenance involving DC operations, AC medium-voltage systems, monitoring, civil work, and racking installation.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site drone (sUAS), handheld infrared thermographic, and visual inspections and evaluations of solar photovoltaic facilities.
Assist in planning and executing daily activities.
Generate detailed inspection reports and maintain thorough documentation.
Keep accurate inspection records for permanent files, organize collected data, and upload it in a timely manner.
Communicate abnormal findings clearly and directly to necessary parties.
Travel overnight periodically to assist remote regions and provide training.
Perform requested inspections and deep-dive analyses of solar facility health.
Become a subject matter expert in thermography for PV systems.
Assist with safety and flight-operations training for new team members.
Assist regional teams in responding to major storms and natural disasters.
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of solar PV systems.
Conduct DC and AC testing, including polarity, open-circuit voltage, grounding continuity, insulation resistance, and I-V curve tracing.
Maintain tools, instruments, and inventory stock.
Identify and mitigate safety hazards.
Comply with safety standards and PPE requirements.
Travel to project sites, including daily local travel and frequent or extended travel as project needs require.