Solar Technician, Level 1

Leeward Energy • Hartford City, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Solar Technician is responsible for performing routine preventive maintenance on utility-scale solar PV systems, including inverter stations, combiner boxes, and weather stations, to include diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues using SCADA and on-site testing tools.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance
• Must be competent in power plant safety protocols
• Must be competent in electrical safety
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites
• Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Frequent oral and written communications
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
• Must be adaptive to new technologies and methods
• Must take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet
• Technical certification in Electrical Technology, Renewable Energy, or related field
• OSHA 30 certification and NFPA 70E training
• Knowledge of SMA, Sungrow, or similar inverter platforms

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment
• Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and in accordance with site operating procedures
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSAs, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation to ensure safe maintenance and repair execution
• Conduct inspections and thermal imaging to detect potential electrical and mechanical failures
• Replace and repair system components such as fuses, wiring, circuit breakers, and modules
• Document all maintenance and repair activities using CMMS and reporting tools
• Proactively identify and recommend improvements to job-specific processes and procedures
• Perform balance of plant (BOP) and switchyard work as required
• Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing
• Use Microsoft Office and computer software tools in support of communication, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Identify gaps in safety standards and recognize safety risks in the environment
• Respond promptly to emergencies and perform immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with site protocols for access, HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections
• Be available to support operations outside traditional hours, including emergent abnormal conditions and O&M issues
• Operate mobile equipment such as mowers, forklifts, tractors, excavators, and motor vehicles
• Assist in vegetation management and site upkeep where applicable
• Maintain accurate inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

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