Solar Technician

Invenergy•Bellefontaine, OH

1d•$29 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Solar Technician assists in operating and maintaining the Hardin Solar Energy Center, a solar-powered generation facility in Belle Center, Ohio, with an attached substation. The site uses TMEIC inverters, NEXTracker trackers, and Longi modules. The role performs routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshoots facility equipment and performance issues, and helps maintain the site and a 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 and potential night work may be required, and the schedule may vary during peak maintenance periods. The position involves outdoor work in inclement weather and travel up to 30% of the time. It is safety-sensitive; conditional-offer recipients must pass a drug test before beginning work.

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.
Eligible 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.
Experience maintaining and repairing machinery in an industrial environment, such as manufacturing, automotive, food processing, automation, or facilities.
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 solar, substation, and associated site equipment.
Perform vegetation management, including operating large equipment as needed 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 issues, 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, using required safety equipment to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
Maintain company tools, facilities, and equipment, and keep a clean and safe work environment.