Solar Field Technician - Buffalo, NY
About The Position
The Solar Field Technician provides hands-on electrical expertise across multiple photovoltaic (PV) plant sites on a continual or on-demand basis, meeting maintenance requirements and troubleshooting, repairing, and resolving equipment issues, including emergency repairs and operations and maintenance support. The role may involve PV arrays, inverters, medium-voltage systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other solar services. The technician conducts preventive maintenance, assesses and modifies equipment, installs and repairs electrical equipment, and helps train and qualify technicians. The role also includes coordinating and overseeing contractors and subcontractors during field operations. The position is performed primarily in field, construction, or industrial environments, with an emphasis on safe work practices and timely communication with customers and project teams.
Requirements
- New York Journeyman license.
- At least 1 year of electrical experience with an electrical license.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and standard design and construction practices.
- Understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures.
- Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams, construction and DAS/design drawings, and permitting documentation.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including solar sites, construction sites, and industrial facilities, in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for prolonged periods, including on uneven terrain.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more, with or without assistance.
- Ability to use hands and fingers precisely to operate tools, testing equipment, and technical devices.
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, work at heights, and work in confined spaces and near energized equipment while following safety protocols.
- Visual acuity to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documents and identify potential hazards.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, harnesses, and arc-flash protection.
- Effective verbal communication skills for coordinating with team members, supervisors, and other trades in active work environments.
Nice To Haves
- Inverter and/or BESS manufacturer certifications.
- Thermography certification (Level 1).
- IT and networking familiarity, including RS485, Modbus, and TCP/IP.
- NABCEP PV Installer Certification.
- OSHA 30 Certification.
- Completion of NFPA 70E courses.
- CPR/First Aid.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair system failures at existing solar sites, and identify and correct potential issues that could affect future site performance.
- Assess, diagnose, and modify equipment; develop solutions to site operations issues and coordinate their implementation with operations teams.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform preventive maintenance on solar and electrical equipment.
- Qualify equipment and systems for use or replacement, including handling warranty matters.
- Install, remove, maintain, and direct maintenance of solar, BESS, and other related electrical equipment.
- Promote a safe work environment by adhering to company and client protocols, safety procedures, and regulations.
- Provide safety leadership and oversight, including lock-out/tag-out compliance, contractor and technical oversight, safety meeting attendance, and recommending or authoring changes to policies, procedures, and work practices.
- Prepare and review service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications, and equipment improvement investigations.
- Provide complete and timely written and oral reports and communications.
- Coordinate with customers, engineers, technicians, project managers, and client subcontractors to resolve activities and maintenance requirements in a timely manner.
- Assist with training and qualifying technicians and oversee and coordinate contractors and subcontractors in field operations.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee premiums for health benefits, with dependent coverage available at low cost.
- Health, dental, and vision plans.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance.
- Perks at Work Marketplace discounts on gym memberships, classes, technology, vacations, tickets, and more.
- Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs.
- Learning and Development Opportunities.
- Discounted life and disability insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
