Solar Technician, Level 1

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment
• Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and in accordance with site operating procedures
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSAs, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation to ensure safe maintenance and repair execution
• Conduct inspections and thermal imaging to detect potential electrical and mechanical failures
• Replace and repair system components such as fuses, wiring, circuit breakers, and modules
• Document all maintenance and repair activities using CMMS and reporting tools
• Proactively identify and recommend improvements to job-specific processes and procedures
• Perform balance of plant (BOP) and switchyard work as required
• Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing
• Use Microsoft Office and computer software tools in support of communication, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Identify gaps in safety standards and recognize safety risks in the environment
• Respond promptly to emergencies and perform immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with site protocols for access, HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections
• Be available to support operations outside traditional hours, including emergent abnormal conditions and O&M issues
• Operate mobile equipment such as mowers, forklifts, tractors, excavators, and motor vehicles
• Auxiliary in vegetation management and site upkeep where applicable
• Maintain accurate inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance
• Certified in power plant safety protocols
• Certified in electrical safety
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites
• Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Frequent oral and written communications
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
• Adaptive to new technologies and methods
• Take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work

Preferred

• Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet
• Technical certification in Electrical Technology, Renewable Energy, or related field
• OSHA 30 certification and NFPA 70E training
• Knowledge of SMA, Sungrow, or similar inverter platforms

Physical Work

• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying items up to 50 lbs.
• Work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.