Responsibilities Overview

• The Solar Technician 3 is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing on all equipment associated with solar facilities up to the medium voltage equipment.
• Work safely under all circumstances, seek guidance regarding unfamiliar work to ensure safety and understanding of tasks to be performed
• Manage work order system to ensure assign sites meet or exceed the weather adjusted performance targets, monitor assigned sites.
• Keep track of work performed and update work orders.
• Perform “status” checks including clearing “error” codes on solar equipment, make necessary repairs under supervision.
• Respond “on-call” as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs
• Performs/assists with technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a solar portfolio.
• Attention to detail and safety focused
• Perform advanced level troubleshooting for component repair and replacements with proficient use of specialized tools and diagnostic processes
• Perform QA/QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP
• Safely measure DC and AC voltage and current utilizing a multimeter meter.
• Replace or repair solar parts and/or equipment with no supervision
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of solar site and associated equipment.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
• May perform work independently and/or in work crews, depending upon skills and experience.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment
• Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.
• Become part of the team and prepared to learn new tasks.
• Perform additional duties as required
• Overnight travel as needed
• Conduct maintenance of equipment (fueling, lubrication, etc.)
• Lift and move equipment as needed (up to 50 pounds)
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar power plants in accordance with established standards and procedures; always maintains safety and professionalism
• Provide a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components with help and use of digital multi-meters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment. Tests installed equipment, ensuring proper working order including daily mechanical electrical inspections

Basic Qualifications 

•  Knowledgeable technician/professional with four or more years of experience with solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant experience.
•  Demonstrated knowledge of SCADA, DAS and communication networks and protocols.
•  Demonstrate commitment and participation in developing an accident-free work environment
•  Effective communication skills both written and verbal
•  Technical understanding of solar generation and energy storage
•  In field / hands on experience in solar construction and operation
•  Experience with electrical systems and familiarity of basic safety principles to included LOTO and Electrical Safety.
•  Knowledge of electrical systems and tools
•  Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
•  Proven ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
•  Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather
•  Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight
•  Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
•  Remain current in all safety and technical trainings
•  Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
•  AAS degree in electrical technology or equivalent
•  Knowledge of electrical testing and equipment used at solar facilities including but not limited to; IR equipment and IV curve tracing.

Preferred Qualifications 

•  NABCEP PV Installer or Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist
•  OSHA – 30 Hour Certificate Holder
• NFPA 70E Certificate Holder