Solar Technician 3

MN8 Energy • Chestertown, MD

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About The Position

The Solar Technician III is MN8 Energy’s most experienced field position, performing electrical and mechanical services. The role’s primary objective is to ensure serviced equipment operates at the highest level while providing leadership and training to other field positions. The technician 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 role includes substantial outdoor work, travel to project locations, and participation in weekend on-call rotations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass criminal background and motor vehicle record checks.
• 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 and from project locations.
• Availability to work weekends as part of on-call rotations.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk distances 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 distinguish sounds.
• Ability to maintain body equilibrium while walking, standing, crouching, and transitioning between levels on level, narrow, or slippery surfaces.
• Visual acuity that includes depth perception and 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 longer than 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 required company safety training, review and understand relevant safety policies and procedures before beginning work, 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 in accordance with applicable safety 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 free of damage 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