Solar Technician

Invenergy • Piney Woods, NC

25d • $29 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Solar Technician assists in operating and maintaining Piney Woods Solar, a 150 MW-AC utility-scale solar facility located just west of Huntsville, Texas. The facility uses TMEIC inverters and Nextracker tracking systems. The role includes routine maintenance and troubleshooting of solar, substation, and associated equipment, as well as vegetation management and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

The regular schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. Scheduled and unscheduled overtime and potential night work may be required; the schedule may vary during peak maintenance periods. The position involves working outdoors, including in inclement weather, and requires travel of up to 30% of the time. This is a safety-sensitive position; candidates receiving conditional offers must pass a drug test before beginning work.

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.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium-voltage systems, network communications, and monitoring.
• Experience with machine repair and maintenance in an industrial environment, such as 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 equipment, I-V curve tracing equipment, meggers, and ground-fault detection equipment.
• 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.
• Perform vegetation management, including operating large equipment to maintain the site according to the vegetation management plan.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues, including inverter and tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance problems.
• Understand the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of the solar site’s 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Eligibility to participate in bonus programs designed to reward individual and company performance

What This Job Offers

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