Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations (Jackson, TN site)

Silicon Ranch•Jackson, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Silicon Ranch is seeking a Solar Maintenance Technician II for Field Operations, primarily based in Jackson, TN. This role is responsible for performing corrective and preventative maintenance tasks on solar PV facilities. The technician will inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues affecting energy production, including the repair or replacement of electrical and mechanical components. This position may also involve acting as a safety second and assisting senior technicians. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong mechanical aptitude and proven experience in the electrical trade, electrical or multicraft maintenance, or solar operations and maintenance. Experience with DC, AC, and MV systems, communications equipment, and mechanical systems is beneficial, though direct solar PV experience is not required.

Requirements

Intermediate skills with computers and electronic equipment required.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat required.
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, and OSHA standards.
Valid Driver’s License Required.
OSHA 30 (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment).
CPR/BLS (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment).
High School Diploma or GED.
3+ years of experience in the electrical trade, electrical maintenance, multicraft maintenance, or the completion of a recognized apprenticeship program required.

Nice To Haves

State electrical license or NABCEP certification desired.
Ability to perform localized travel of up to 2 hours each way.
Solar installation, commissioning, or operations and maintenance experience highly desired.
Experience with MV/HV systems, IT systems, inverters, T&D systems, substations, or other specialized electrical systems desired.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
Perform corrective maintenance tasks, both scheduled and unscheduled, at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
Respond to directives for emergency dispatches for critical systems as directed.
Log all work performed via the Silicon Ranch CMMS platform.
Perform electrical testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other testing equipment as needed.
Assist management with field investigations to support predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and serial defect reports.
Provide site access to third party contractors and as directed.
Assist with other site tasks, including land management, module washing, and vegetation management as directed.
Attend internal and external training sessions as directed.
Communicate effectively, collaboratively, and responsibly with team members and management.
Work alone as a self-starter and within a team driving towards a common goal.