Solar Technician

• Reporting to the Site Manager, the Solar Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment
• The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation
• Level I: 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 other duties as assigned within the level I scope
• Level II (Additions): 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
• Performs other duties as assigned within the level II scope
• Level III (Additions): 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
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned within the level III scope

• 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
• For Level II: 1+ years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience
• 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application
• Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities
• For Level III: 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
• Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (Journeyman skills)
• Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems
• Proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems
• Experience administering safe methods to clear equipment, use of tools and plant safety rules
• Understanding reporting procedures and practices and maintenance procedures and practices
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints
• Familiarity with PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature
• Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and Switchyard
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work
• Able to travel (approximately 5%)

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

• 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
• annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals