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Job Description
UL Solutions, will be installing a single solar monitoring system (SMS) in Otsego County, Michigan on behalf of one of our Clients.
The station is (roughly 20x20 footprint) consists of a few solar panels, (2) 7-foot tripods, and scientific measurement equipment surrounded by a locked chain link fence.
The station will be monitoring the solar resource as well as other meteorological and weather-related parameters.
The station requires weekly maintenance, on the same day each week at approximately the same time to ensure consistent and accurate data is being collected for a minimum of 1 year and maximum 2 years .
Your duties will include the following :
Each maintenance visit should take 45-90 minutes. UL Solutions requires a weekly excel logbook uploaded via internet along with photos and other documentation to support the visit which should take 45-90 minutes.
The entire process is estimated to require between 2-4 hours each week, including travel time to and from site.
Occasionally, UL Solutions may request your assistance in replacing or troubleshooting equipment. A Senior Engineer would contact you to walk you through the process.
They will support you while onsite and review data after the equipment repair.
Qualifications
No solar experience is required. Training will be provided remotely via phone and video, potential onsite training when possible.
Must be able to take instruction remotely throughout length of contract term.
Must use own transportation to and from remote SMS location (4WD highly preferred.)
Willing / able to walk to and from site, no more than ¼ mile in one direction.
Required to climb and work comfortably from a 6 or 8-foot ladder (provided).
Required maintenance of equipment utilizing levels, screwdriver, and other hand tools (provided).
Must have basic computer skills, including ability to upload attachments with their own version of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) to SharePoint with reliable internet.
A smart phone is required to take site photos as well as to communicate with UL Solutions' staff while on site in an event of an emergency.
Required to treat all applicable information as confidential .
Salary :
$150 per visit to site, including data / information uploads.
Additional Information
ULSG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.
Last updated : 2024-05-29
Full Time
Business Services
$79k-96k (estimate)
05/31/2024
08/30/2024
awstruepower.com
ALBANY, NY
200 - 500
1983
Private
BRUCE BAILEY
<$5M
Business Services
AWS Truepower provides project advisory, performance engineering, due diligence and grid solutions for wind and solar energy markets.
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