Solar Technician 3

MN8 Energy • Waldorf, MD

16d

About The Position

The Solar Technician III is MN8 Energy’s most experienced field position and performs electrical and mechanical services. The primary objective is to ensure serviced equipment operates at the highest level while providing leadership and training to other field positions. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshooting on solar, energy storage, and EV charging installations in accordance with MN8 and original equipment manufacturer standards. The position requires extensive outdoor work, driving to project locations, and travel outside the service area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with navigating internet-based programs.
• Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand basic design drawings and schematics.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of electrical theory.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform and interpret IV Curve tracing to determine whether an issue exists.
• Ability to drive a vehicle and drive up to six hours per day to reach and return from project locations.
• Ability to work weekends as part of on-call rotations.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk up to five miles in a day.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and similar structures while maintaining three points of contact.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and discriminate sound.
• Ability to maintain body equilibrium while walking, standing, crouching, and transitioning between levels on level, narrow, or slippery surfaces.
• Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision, and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat above 100°F or extreme cold below 32°F for periods exceeding one hour.
• Ability to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time outside the service area.
• Ability to work outdoors up to 90% of the time performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing environment that may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate integrity, initiative, work ethic, and a continuous commitment to safety and quality.
• Complete company-required safety training, review applicable safety policies and procedures before work begins, and participate in weekly safety meetings.
• Oversee, direct, and train Solar Technician I and Solar Technician II employees working in the area.
• Ensure required personal protective equipment is received, inspected, and used according to applicable policies and procedures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar, energy storage, and EV charging installations in accordance with MN8 and OEM standards.
• Troubleshoot installations, determine root causes, and identify the repairs needed to return equipment to service.
• Complete assigned tasks safely, correctly, and within the allotted time.
• Account for and maintain vehicles, tools, equipment, electronics, and parts; keep them undamaged and properly stored.
• Accurately complete required documentation, checklists, timecards, and photographs for work performed.
• Complete other duties and tasks assigned by the direct supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following the date of hire.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) with competitive employer match.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED