Solar Field Engineer - QC & Inspections

Intertek

8d•Remote

About The Position

Intertek's Clean Energy Associates (CEA) serves as a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading solar project developers, owners and financiers, providing a range of services across the value chain. These services include quality assurance, supply chain management and traceability as well as technical support to clean energy projects. CEA also serves clean energy equipment suppliers and manufacturers, helping them grow and navigate the key manufacturing challenges that are critical for their success. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Learn more @ The PV Quality Control Engineer will be responsible for executing onsite solar PV projects including PV module testing, inspections, audits, commissioning verification, troubleshooting, etc. Candidate will be responsible for executing work within all technical, commercial, safety regulatory, and environmental requirements to meet or exceed client’s expectations. The candidate should also be able to troubleshoot issues that may arise during testing, resolve conflicts, communicate effectively virtually with colleagues and coordinate work with client’s representatives onsite, be comfortable working in a group environment, and willing to put in extra effort to coordinate activities across time zones.

Requirements

B.S. in engineering or physics (4-year engineering/science degree)
An understanding of the components and operation of PV modules and systems
Experience with I-V Curve Tracing, Megger Testing, Infrared Scanning, Visual Inspection, Multimeter Use and safety practices while conducting inspections and/or commissioning work
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); diligent record-keeping; proficient Microsoft Office and computer skills
OSHA 10/30 certification, fall protection training, and training in arc-flash, lock-out/tag-out, and other special protective equipment and procedures desirable
Ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions including but not limited to desert areas, winter conditions, nighttime work, long hours standing, climbing stairs and ladders
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
Intertek is not able to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization support for this position Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future sponsorship
Ability to travel out of town the majority of the time
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience in PV testing/inspection, O&M, or electrician experience with C&I and/or utility scaled PV systems
Experience in interpreting EL images and/or I-V curve traces and/or testing PV modules and cells
NABCEP certification

Responsibilities

Travel to client sites and perform systems audits, inspections and commissioning on solar PV systems and components.
Analyze test data and assist in report generation
Participate in PV inspections to ensure safe and proper testing and data management
Use and maintain test devices and tools
Assist in coordination with client representatives and other onsite personnel
Visit PV manufacturing facilities for quality control audits