Solar Project Field Technician

Valmont Industries, Inc.•Omaha, NE

54d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a temporary, one-year assignment created to support current business needs. While this role is not permanent, it offers valuable experience and exposure within the organization. At the conclusion of the assignment, there may be potential for consideration for other opportunities within the company; however continued employment is not guaranteed and will depend on the needs of the business. A Brief Summary of This Position: This Project Field Technician will provide field technical expertise and commissioning services to support Valmont's solar tracker business. The position with be responsible for the execution of on-site activities including interfacing with customers, installers, and contractors on the installation and operation of solar trackers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree OR Associate Degree along with significant demonstrated relevant work experience is preferred
Experience in a technical role requiring troubleshooting and maintenance, preferably with high or some customer contact
Basic understanding of electrical components and control systems
Demonstrated leadership, commercial competencies, cross functional team building, and communication skills
Ability to present technical topics in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely present information to management and customers
Ability to use sound judgment in decisions to gain customer satisfaction, at the same time protecting the company interest
The ability to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous priorities
Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

Preferred Bachelor's with 5+ years relevant experience or Associate's degree with 7+ years of experience or 9+ years of experience
Experience with ground mounted solar supports, specifically solar trackers is preferred
Experience in the solar industry, specifically in PV development projects
Experience commissioning solar projects
Experience with designing and programming automation control systems and control panels.

Responsibilities

Utilize site performance monitoring and alerting tools to monitor sites
Utilize field service tracking and resolution systems to efficiently resolve service requests
Consistently and thoroughly document field service activities and results through reports and field service tools
Perform onsite mechanical & electrical control systems review and troubleshooting.
Identify needed equipment, and work with internal teams to source and deliver parts to site
Provide construction oversight, and perform critical quality review of installed Valmont equipment and document non-conformances
Coordinate with installers and on preferred sequence of work
Provide input on construction/maintenance tools, equipment, procedures
Provide input/review of customer facing construction and operation documentation
Perform pre-commissioning site walk with customer and generate pre-commissioning punch list for installer
Responsible for all onsite commissioning activities including checklists, task list, logs, & commissioning reports
Responsible to ensure work is professionally and efficiently performed
Responsible for transportation of commissioning materials, tools and equipment to support efficient and timely commissioning
Provide additional field support wherever needed
Work closely with assigned Engineering to establish communications between SCADA and controllers
Responsible to properly and professionally complete logs and reports daily (checklists, task lists, remediation, inventory, etc.)
Generate commissioning reports as needed
Work with customer O&M team to provide system training as required
Perform, support and/or coordinate product failure investigation, corrective and preventive action, quality improvement projects, and supplier audits as needed
May support the complaint investigation process to ensure timely evaluation and resolution of product quality issues

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

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