Solar Field Technician

About the role

We're making clean energy more efficient! For over a decade, the team at QE Solar has brought technical expertise, curiosity, and an investigative approach to the Solar Operations & Maintenance sector, maximizing asset uptime and return on investment while prioritizing safety. QE Solar manages well over 3GWs of PV/BESS projects and hundreds of employees, providing renewable assets owners the most reliable renewable asset service from coast-to-coast. QE Solar is known for an owner’s mindset in delivering consistent quality and service to our clients with a sense of urgency because we know maintenance issues impact the bottom line.

Essential Duties

• Diagnose and repair systems failures as existing solar sites, identify and correct potential issues that may impact site performance in the future.
• Assist and support field teams with real-time solutions to site operations issues and execute the same.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform regular preventative maintenance on a variety of solar, BESS and other project equipment.
• Support field teams and clients via oversight/support of warranty matters regarding equipment and systems for use or replacement.
• Installs, removes, troubleshoots and the maintenance of solar, BESS and other related electrical equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly.
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain.
• Ability to sit or drive for prolonged periods.
• Ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 50 pound.
• Ability to work in extreme weather.
• Extensive travel regionally and occasionally nationally, to meet client field operation’s needs.

Qualifications

• High School or Technical School Degree, Or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Veterans or military experienced candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience

• 0-2+ years of specialist, technical experience with solar projects, BESS, or other renewable systems.
• Experience with data acquisition systems.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge

• Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers’ certifications (e.g SunGrow, Power Electronics, Solectria, BYD, etc) a plus.
• Thermography certifications (Level 1).
• IT/networking skills: Familiarity with RS485, Modbus, tcp/ip, etc.
• NABCEP PV Installer Certification.
• Minimum OSHA 10/30 Certification.
• Completion of NFPA 70E courses.
• CPR/First Aid.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA.
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance.
• Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more.
• Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs.
• Learning & Development Opportunities.
• Discounted Life & Disability Insurance.

Workplace Type

On-site

Pay

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Augusta, ME, United States