Solar Technician

Invenergy•Bellefontaine, OH

9d•$29 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Solar Technician assists in operating and maintaining the Hardin Solar Energy Center, a solar-powered generation facility south of Alger, Ohio. The site uses TMEIC inverters, NEXTracker trackers, and Longi modules and has an attached substation. The technician performs routine mechanical and electrical maintenance and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues involving site equipment and performance. The role includes daily outdoor site maintenance, vegetation management, and maintaining company tools, facilities, equipment, and a clean, safe work environment. The position is safety-sensitive; candidates receiving conditional employment offers must pass a drug test before beginning work. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (40 hours per week). Scheduled and unscheduled overtime, night work, and a varying schedule during peak maintenance periods may be required. Travel of up to 30% is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of technical experience, such as electrical experience, 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.
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with photovoltaic maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium-voltage systems, network communications, and monitoring.
Industrial machine repair and maintenance experience, such as in 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.
Manage vegetation, including operating large equipment, in accordance with 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 solar site components and associated equipment.
Conduct daily site maintenance to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment while wearing required safety equipment.
Maintain company tools, facilities, and equipment, and keep the work environment clean and safe.