Solar Technician

Invenergy•Battle Creek, MI

3d•$29 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for assisting in operating and maintaining the energy 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
One (1) year technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
Willing to support other project sites in the region.
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).
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