Solar Technician @ Grant Solar - Canistota, SD

Geronimo Power, LLC•Bloomington, MN

19d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Geronimo Power is seeking a Solar Technician I to perform on-site operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment replacement at the 99 MW Grant Solar facility near Canistota, South Dakota. The role supports safe and reliable plant operations and ensures work is performed in accordance with prudent utility practices, regulatory requirements, and company standards. The Solar Technician I reports to the Area Manager, Field Operations.

Requirements

At least two years of related experience or power industry training, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
Valid driver's license and ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to successfully complete a job-related, post-offer fit-for-duty physical, if required.
Ability to work safely around low- and medium-voltage equipment.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
Knowledge of equipment and tooling used in facility maintenance.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical prints.
Ability to live within 60 miles or a 60-minute drive of the primary plant location.

Nice To Haves

Experience in solar facility operations and maintenance or other power generation operations.

Responsibilities

Follow company and project environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and procedures.
Operate and maintain plant equipment, including high-voltage equipment, combiner systems, inverters, pad-mounted transformers, control panels, meteorological stations, tracker systems, and other balance-of-plant equipment.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with equipment maintenance manuals and manufacturer requirements.
Read schematics and technical prints to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical control systems and components.
Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components, including PV modules, inverter components, string inverters, meteorological equipment, tracker components, and control panels.
Support quality assessments and quality control reviews of work performed by third-party contractors.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Maintain site tooling, inventory, spare parts, and other equipment needed for safe and efficient operations.
Assist the Lead Solar Technician with warranty administration, claim tracking, and reconciliation of loaned parts.
Assist with capital improvement projects, retrofits, and vegetation management as directed by the Area Manager.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, which may require short-notice work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Travel occasionally to other plants or locations to support maintenance, troubleshooting, campaigns, training, or meetings.
Complete all required training and perform other duties as assigned.