Solar Technician

NiSource•Princeton, IN

1d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for Solar Technician 2 positions. Candidates who do not meet all Solar Technician 2 qualifications but meet Solar Technician 1 requirements may be considered and hired at the Solar Technician 1 level. The Solar Technician I position is responsible for basic solar operational and maintenance tasks including basic troubleshooting, manual mowing, tooling maintenance and inspections, basic Preventative Maintenance, Snow Plowing/shoveling, basic Lockout/Tagout, component replacement, & equipment hauling. Under direct guidance from Solar Technician II and Lead Solar Technician, assist with higher level solar field duties. The Solar Technician II position, in addition to the responsibilities of a Solar Technician I, is responsible for AC system troubleshooting and maintenance, Battery Energy Storage System troubleshooting and maintenance, and all Lockout/Tagout implementation.

Requirements

High School /GED
Internal bidders will not be required to pass the CAST or MAT (Mechanical Aptitude Test) to be an eligible bidder
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
If bidding from a higher classification – passing a prequalification test will be required to obtain the Solar Technician II position prior to being eligible to accept and report to the position
If bidding from a lower or equal classification – in addition to passing a prequalification test, individuals must have been in the Solar Technician I role for a minimum of one (1) year prior to being eligible to accept and report to the position
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Maintains all tools, shops, vehicles, and work locations in a safe and efficient condition
Provides basic inspection of electrical and mechanical components of solar arrays
Tracker System Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Performs basic DC System Maintenance
Perform basic Lockout/Tagout activities
Performs basic PM work, corrective work, and component replacement on photovoltaic & inverter Systems
Snowplow as required to access components
Perform manual mowing of solar fields
Maintain solar farm maintenance records in specified work management system across multiple devices
Assist Solar Technician I and the Lead Solar Technician to perform other related duties as assigned that support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and advancement of photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage System assets. These may include tasks associated with emerging technologies, or site-specific needs, provided they fall within the technician’s training and classification.
Provides basic inspection of electrical, mechanical, and electronic troubleshooting for solar arrays and Battery Energy Storage Systems
AC/DC System Maintenance and Troubleshooting
PM work, corrective work, and component replacement on Battery Energy Storage & photovoltaic systems
Breaker Racking & Troubleshooting
Perform Lockout/Tagout implementation