Solar Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least four years of renewable energy (solar or wind) operations and maintenance experience, or at least eight years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willingness to support other project sites in the region.
• 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.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without current or future employer visa sponsorship.
• Must receive a negative drug test result following a conditional offer to begin work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium-voltage systems, network communications, and monitoring.
• Experience in industrial machine repair and maintenance, such as manufacturing, automotive, food processing, automation, or facilities, in a maintenance, electrical, electronic, field engineering, service, or technician role.
• Experience operating various SCADA systems.
• Skill using testing equipment and tools such as thermographic electrical inspection, I-V curve tracing, meggers, and ground fault detection.
• 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, in accordance with the vegetation management plan.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems, including inverter faults, tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues.
• Understand the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of site components and associated equipment.
• Conduct daily site maintenance and inspect, maintain, and repair equipment while wearing required safety equipment.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities, and equipment, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Support other project sites in the region as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Eligibility to participate in bonus programs