Solar Technician

Invenergy•Battle Creek, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. About The Site The Calhoun Energy Center is a 200 MW-AC solar powered generation facility located in Battlecreek, MI utilizing GE inverters, Single axis NEXTracker trackers, and Longi modules, with an attached substation. Horsepower Solar consists of 7 smaller sites is southern Michigan. Each site is approximately 20 MW with an attached substation. The sites utilize Nevados and NEXTracker Horizon trackers, Sungrow Inverters and there are multiple panel types.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 6 months of supervisory/management experience.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb portable ladders without assistance
This position may require the ability to remotely manage new projects within a region, so candidate must be willing to travel up to 50% as business needs warrant.
Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree
Experience in power generation facilities
A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or skilled trade environment.
Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems
Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection
Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, and other standard practices
Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the day to day operation of the facility in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
Prepare and implement plant operating and maintenance procedures ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and Local requirements.
Recruit, select, train and manage plant operating, maintenance and administrative staff.
Prepare annual operating budgets and periodic status reports.
Interface and coordinate with local customers and suppliers.
Procure parts, materials, services and support resolution of technical issues.
Ensure compliance with all project safety, environmental and contractual responsibilities.
Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise.
Perform routine Quality Assurance checks of solar technician work.
Assist solar technicians from time to time in various solar maintenance and troubleshooting activities.