Solar Technician

Job description:

Manage the troubleshooting, testing, and repair of Electrical Infrastructure with an emphasis on PV and other types of Renewable Energy projects.

Hours: Monday – Thursday [4] 10 hour shifts per week. 7 am to 5 pm. Sometimes work Fridays.

Travel 100% of the time. Do not apply if you cannot travel 100%. 3 to 5 nights in a hotel each week, usually 3. Vehicle provided to get to jobsites and drive home at end of travel. Per Diem included.

Required Qualifications:

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable and clean driving record for the past 5 years.

Minimum of 3 years experience with commercial PV equipment and installation.

Minimum 3 years troubleshooting Commercial Photovoltaic Power Systems [not installation]

Experience maintaining and servicing major solar monitoring systems

Experience maintaining and servicing major solar inverters/micro-inverters

Must be able to bend, squat and kneel.

Ability to work at great heights, work in extreme environments, perform prolonged periods of repetitious duties, and lift at least 50 pounds frequently.

Proficient with jpg, pdf, and file management within various computer programs such as Sales Force and various solar monitoring platforms.

Duties include but not limited to:

Manage and perform electrical work such as landing conductors, installing conduit, pulling wire, and installing electrical equipment.

Perform electrical testing and commissioning per manufacturer instructions and industry standards.

Utilize Meghommeter and Multimeter for electrical testing.

Perform PV System Troubleshooting by testing inverters, conductors, and modules.

Perform updates and information uploads into online customer and monitoring portals.

Performs and supervises all tasks ensuring all safety practices are followed.

OSHA 30 is a plus.

Meet about and implement Site Safety plan on a daily basis. Ensure safety protocols are in place, done correctly, and documented. Applicant must be a competent and qualified person for fall protection.

Able to read and understand drawings and plansets.

Operate on equipment such as Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, VR Forklift

Perform material take offs, receive and manage materials onsite

When necessary run temporary laborer to assist in the work

Must have a Real ID or Passport

Watch carefully for operational problems by studying performance results and systems functioning and ways to apply improvements to speed up the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Must be a Fall Protection Competent Person

Experience:

• Solar troubleshooting: 3 years (Required)