Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations (Batesville, MS)

Silicon Ranch Corporation•Batesville, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Solar Maintenance Technician II performs corrective and preventive maintenance at a defined set of solar facilities. Work includes inspecting, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving issues that affect solar PV facility production, including repairing or replacing electrical and mechanical components and subcomponents. The technician may also serve as a safety second and assist more senior technicians. The role suits a self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude and verifiable experience in the electrical trade, electrical or multicraft maintenance, or solar operations and maintenance. Direct solar PV experience is not required. The position is on-site in Batesville, Mississippi, and may involve localized travel of up to two hours each way. The first and last hours of daily driving or travel are considered normal commute time and are unpaid.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in the electrical trade, electrical maintenance, or multicraft maintenance, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
High school diploma or GED.
Intermediate computer and electronic equipment skills.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, and OSHA standards.
Valid driver's license.
OSHA 30 certification must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment.
CPR/BLS certification must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment.
Ability to travel locally up to 2 hours each way.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to work outside in most weather conditions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

State electrical license or NABCEP certification.
Solar installation, commissioning, or operations and maintenance experience.
Experience with MV/HV systems, IT systems, inverters, T&D systems, substations, or other specialized electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled corrective maintenance at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
Respond to emergency dispatch directives for critical systems as directed.
Log all work performed using 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 supporting predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and serial defect reports.
Provide site access to third-party contractors 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 independently as a self-starter and collaboratively with a team toward common goals.
May act as a safety second and assist more senior technicians as needed.