Solar Technician

Invenergy•Warrenton, MO

1d•$29 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Invenergy is hiring a Solar Technician to assist with operating and maintaining the Blue Bird site, a 139 MW solar power generation facility near Warrenton, Missouri, that uses Sungrow inverters. The role includes routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting site equipment and performance issues, vegetation management, and daily inspections and repairs while following safety requirements. The regular schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. Scheduled or unscheduled overtime and potential night work may be required, and the schedule may vary during peak maintenance periods. The position requires travel of up to 30% and outdoor work in inclement weather. It is safety-sensitive; candidates receiving conditional offers must pass a drug test before starting. The hourly base pay range is $29.49–$49.97, with a potential bonus of 0%–10%. Invenergy also offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), profit sharing, and paid time off.

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.
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must receive a negative drug-test result after a conditional offer to begin work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with photovoltaic maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium-voltage systems, network communications, and monitoring.
Experience in industrial machine repair and maintenance, such as in manufacturing, automotive, food processing, automation, or facilities, in a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic technician, field engineer or technician, or service technician role.
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 site solar, substation, and associated equipment.
Manage vegetation, including operating large equipment, to maintain the site in accordance with 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.