Solar Technician

Invenergy•Stephens City, VA

5d•$29 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining Bartonsville Energy Center. The facility is located in Stephens City, VA utilizing SG3425/3600UD-MV Sungrow Inverters, Eagle 72HM G5b panels, Nevados trackers, with an attached substation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
One (1) year technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder.
Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring.
Experience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc.
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) and standard practices.
Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics.
Proficiency with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment.
Perform vegetation management, up to operating large equipment to maintain the site per the vegetation management plan.
Troubleshoot complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems including: Inverter faults, Tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues.
Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of solar site and associated equipment.
Conduct site maintenance daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment.