Solar Technician II

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the solar PV sites and substations associated with utility-scale Solar Energy Plants.
• Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform for equipment including but not limited to: SunGrow 3150, SunGrow 3600, Nextracker XTR, High, Medium, Low voltage Switching.
• Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.
• Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
• Performs work independently and/or in work crews.

Desired Skills, Expertise and Competencies

• Showed experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects and knowledge of basic IT equipment.
• Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
• Ability to excel in a multi-functional and geographically diverse organization.
• Integrity, professionalism and excellent social skills, both verbally and in writing with leaders and colleagues.
• Meticulous with an ability to synthesize complex analysis, approach new challenges with creativity and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers.
• Showed skill in research, highly technical equipment and engineering.
• Excellent hands on abilities with strong technical skills.
• Ability to operate personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.
• Reads, writes and understands English.
• Demonstrates proactivity for solving problems and making valuable contributions to the company.
• Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
• Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip.
• Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.
• Is a strong teammate and willing to assist others when appropriate.

Education / Experience

• Three (3) or more years’ experience as a PV O&M solar technician.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in a power plant and one (1) or more years’ experience in PV Solar O&M or construction.
• Shown 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.