Solar Technician

Invenergy•Cobb, WI

7d•$29 - $50

About The Position

As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Badger Hollow Solar Facilities. The role performs routine maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on site solar, substation, and associated equipment, while supporting vegetation management and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The regular schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. Scheduled and unscheduled overtime, potential night work, and schedule variation during peak maintenance periods may be required. The position involves outdoor work in inclement weather, travel up to 30% of the time, and is safety sensitive. Conditional offers are subject to drug testing, with a negative result required before starting work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of technical experience (such as electrical work) and/or technical education.
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
Willingness to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Ability to climb and work safely from a portable step ladder.
Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Eligible to work in the United States without needing employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, network communications, and monitoring.
Experience in an industrial environment involving machine repair and maintenance, such as manufacturing, automotive, food processing, automation, or facilities, in a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic technician, field engineer or technician, or service technician role.
Experience operating various SCADA systems.
Skill using testing equipment and tools such as thermographic electrical inspection, I-V curve tracing, meggers, and ground fault detection.
Strong analytical and diagnostic capabilities for troubleshooting and correcting problems.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices.
Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams or schematics.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on site solar, substation, and associated equipment.
Perform vegetation management, including operating large equipment to maintain the site according to the vegetation management plan.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems, including inverter and tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection and substation issues, and general site performance issues.
Understand the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of site components and associated equipment.
Conduct daily site maintenance, wearing required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
Maintain company tooling, facilities, and equipment, and keep a clean, safe work environment.
Work scheduled or unscheduled overtime and potential night work as required, with schedule variation during peak maintenance periods.