Solar Technician

• Assists higher level Technicians in performing maintenance
• Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements
• Participate in required training, including On-the-Job Training, Self-Study, Computer Based Training and Classroom Training
• Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform
• Performs work independently and/or in work crews
• Travel required as needed
• Executes routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting
• Performs complex maintenance work such as distributed control systems and inverter troubleshooting as assigned by supervisor based on level of skill and ability
• Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system
• Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all PV Solar equipment
• Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders, while working with Operations Center
• Operates all electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems
• Participates in training as required, JHA, PJB, LOTO documentation
• Writes Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned by supervisor

• A high school diploma or GED is required or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment
• Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge
• Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights, holidays, weekends), when needed
• Professionalism and excellent communication skills
• Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team
• 1+ years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience (Level II)
• 2+ years of field experience with significant I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience (Level II)
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application (Level II)
• Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities (Level II)
• 4+ years of PV solar experience is required. I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable experience (Level III)
• Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects (Level III)
• Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems (Level III)
• Proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems (Level III)
• Experience administering safe methods to clear equipment, use of tools and plant safety rules (Level III)
• Understanding reporting procedures and practices and maintenance procedures and practices (Level III)
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints (Level III)
• Familiarity with PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature (Level III)
• Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and Switchyard (Level III)
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work (Level III)
• Able to travel (approximately 5%) (Level III)

2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred

• Up to $5,000 in relocation assistance based on location eligibility
• annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals
• generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships