Traveling Solar Technician
Job Description
The O&M Technician position is responsible for providing support to PV/BESS plant sites, troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues, emergency repairs, as well as providing O&M support. Other responsibilities include training new BESS Techs, leading initiatives, coordinating and communicating with customers, and overall operational support.
Job Duties And Expectations
Execute design change requirements and equipment modifications
MUST HAVE CENTRAL INVERTER KNOWLEDGE (Sungrow huge +)
Prepare service reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations
Installation, removal and maintenance of related electrical equipment
Develop plans, maintenance schedules and communicate them to workers
Qualifying of equipment and systems
Document work performed and report in a clear and concise manner
Monitor health and safety objectives to ensure they are met
Apply problem-solving skills to identifying and resolving issues at hand
Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform annual maintenance on a variety of electrical equipment e.g central inverters
Diagnose and repair system failures at existing solar sites and identify potential issues that may impact future performance
Support and develop real-time solutions to daily site operational issues
Ensure a safe, event free work environment by adhering to company protocols, safety procedures and regulations
Ensure compliance with all operational, environmental and other regulatory and policy compliance requirements.
Qualifications
Prior experience within the BESS, photovoltaic industry or equivalent job-related experience
Utility scale BESS work experience, inverter manufacturer certifications
NABCEP certification preferred
2-4 years verifiable electrical installation experience
Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices
Clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures with minimum requirement of OSHA 10 certification
Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
Prior experience with installation or maintenance of solar sites and/or utility distribution systems
Central Inverter experience is a HUGE +
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overnight shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
Have you worked on Central Inverters? If so, which ones?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Commercial construction: 2 years (Required)
C & I Electrical: 2 years (Required)
Solar O&M: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Folsom, CA (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road