Solar Field Technician -Gowanda, NY

QE Solar • Gowanda, NY

9d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Solar Electrician (Journeyman), the Solar Field Technician provides hands-on technical expertise to multiple photovoltaic plant sites on a continual or on-demand basis, meeting project maintenance requirements and troubleshooting, repairing, and resolving equipment issues, including emergency repairs and operations and maintenance support. The technician applies electrical skills and technical expertise across disciplines that may include PV arrays, inverters, medium voltage, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other solar services.

The role includes regular maintenance, equipment repairs and installations, assistance with training and qualifying technicians, and oversight and coordination of contractors and subcontractors in field operations. The position is primarily performed in field, construction, or industrial environments, including solar sites, and requires adherence to company and client safety procedures and regulations.

Requirements

• Current 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, as well as construction, DAS, and design drawings and permitting documentation.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including solar, construction, and industrial sites in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended 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 operate tools, testing equipment, and technical devices with precision; safely climb ladders and scaffolding, work at heights and in confined spaces, and work 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.
• Level 1 thermography certification.
• 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 certification.
• Knowledge of electric and related utilities and utility maintenance.
• Knowledge of solar energy installation, maintenance, and optimization.

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 execution with operations teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform preventative 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 related electrical equipment.
• Promote a safe work environment by following company and client protocols, safety procedures, and regulations.
• Provide safety leadership and oversight, including lockout/tagout 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 timely and complete written and oral reports and communications.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, technicians, project managers, and client subcontractors to resolve activities and maintenance requirements.
• Assist with training and qualifying technicians and oversee and coordinate contractors and subcontractors in field operations.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health-benefit premiums, with additional dependents available at low cost.
• Health, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA plans.
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance programs.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed