O&M Site Lead Technician

Position Summary

The O&M Site Lead Technician manages all field level activities required to operate and maintain a solar site. This will include scheduling, repairing, servicing, maintaining, reporting, communicating activities and events needed on site. Site lead technicians should be very familiar with the solar industry and able to effectively run a site with minimal support.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair inverters, trackers, and other systems on site.
• Coordinate with manufacturers for warranties and repairs.
• Schedule site personnel work schedule, PMs, and repairs.
• Manage and maintain on-site inventory and assets including tools and hardware.
• Ensure site safety and security. Report any infractions to leadership and safety.
• Order parts and materials needed for site operation and personnel.
• Log and record all maintenance activities performed using HEIS.
• Troubleshoot faulty equipment utilizing manufacturer's support, manuals, and equipment specific training.
• Accurately report and relay information to supervision and site owner representatives.
• Adhere to all site safety requirements including LOTO, PPE, and safe working practices.
• Perform site security and visual inspections of vegetation, facilities, and roadways.
• Coordinate with contractors and ensure they are adhering to good safety practices.
• Lead other technicians to accomplish specific tasks or activities.
• Perform all solar site activities not listed above to include meeting NERC and ERCOT requirements.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software experience (ie Outlook, Excel).
• High level of electronic principles knowledge to perform advanced troubleshooting.
• Electrical testing equipment knowledge (multimeter, IV Curve Tracer, TTR, insulation resistance etc.).
• Proficient in repairing and maintaining tracker systems, inverters, transformers.
• Capable of performing substation and recloser switching.
• 3+ years solar experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) programs.
• Ability to navigate SCADA system monitoring and applications.
• Medium and High Electrical Voltage testing and safety experience.
• Leadership and mentorship experience.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to mostly work in an outside environment.
• Lifting items greater than 35 pounds.
• Walking on uneven ground and navigating rough terrain.
• Ability to handle temperature extremes.
• Able to wear and safely utilize all PPE required to perform tasks.

Compensation

$35.00 - $40.00 / hr