Service Technician

SunVena•Clair-Mel City, FL

145d

About The Position

SunVena is seeking a highly motivated Service Technician to join its team. Reporting to the Service Manager, the technician performs service calls, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventive and corrective maintenance on the company’s photovoltaic (PV) systems. The role includes traveling to customer locations to repair equipment, install and test products, and instruct customers on proper usage. The technician uses technical and mechanical skills and hand, power, and diagnostic tools to complete assigned work. The position also supports solar-array and monitoring-system commissioning, installs and inspects PV modules and equipment, completes electrical and mechanical work, and addresses roof and drywall repairs when needed. Work must follow organizational quality-management and environmental, health, and safety requirements. Overnight travel throughout the state may be necessary. Candidates must pass a drug screening before being considered for employment.

Requirements

Experience with electrical panels, including subpanels, MBD derating, conduit bending, and circuit relocation.
Experience with solar equipment such as Enphase, Tesla, SolarEdge, and SMA.
Experience with monitoring equipment such as Cat5, Zigbee, routers, and range extenders.
Knowledge of battery backup systems such as Enphase and Tesla.
Knowledge of standalone metering equipment, including current transformers (CTs) for production and consumption.
Willingness and ability to work safely at heights, including on ladders, stairs, and rooftops, and in confined areas.
Ability to remain on one's feet for extended periods.
Ability to bend, lift heavy equipment weighing 50 pounds or more, and work in confined spaces to complete assigned tasks.
Ability to work in varied environments, including hot sun, cold, rain, and crawl spaces.
Willingness and ability to travel overnight throughout the state when necessary.
Valid state driver's license.
Must pass a drug screening before employment consideration.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repairs on PV system components, including inverters, string boxes, and solar panels.
Assist with commissioning solar arrays and monitoring systems during project installation when needed.
Perform re-roofs, roof repairs, and drywall repairs as needed.
Install, commission, and inspect PV modules, inverters, and monitoring equipment.
Ensure PV systems are set up correctly.
Mechanically and structurally mount racking, modules, and electrical equipment.
Wire solar arrays and systems on both AC and DC sides.
Perform voltage testing using appropriate personal protective equipment and procedures.
Perform work in accordance with organizational quality-management and environmental, health, and safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Diagnose and resolve production loss, inverter issues, shorts, faults, and power outages.
Complete RMA forms and log project documentation.
Travel to customer locations and instruct customers on proper equipment usage.