What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician for Solar Monitoring System in Howard Co County TX - Training Provided 2-4 hours a week position at AWS Truepower?
UL Solutions has installed a solar monitoring system (SMS) near Forsan TX on behalf of one of our Clients. The station is (roughly 25x25 footprint) consists of a few solar panels 2 7foot tripods and scientific measurement equipment surrounded by a locked chain link fence. The station will be monitoring the solar resource as well as other meteorological and weatherrelated parameters.
The station requires weekly maintenance on the same day each week during daylight hours to ensure consistent and accurate data is being collected for a minimum of 1 year and maximum of 2 years (TBD) . Your duties will include the following :
- Uphold highest level of communication as first point of contact for equipment in field;
- Ensure all equipment is level & clean on a weekly basis;
- Provide troubleshooting (w / support from UL Solutions) and when requested repair(s) for lowmedium complexity issues;
- Ensure there is no debris obstructing the system (depending on site / region grass cutting snow removal or clearing brush); and
- Confirm the system is secure and hasnt been tampered with.
Each maintenance visit should take 6090 minutes. UL Solutions requires a weekly excel logbook uploaded via internet along with photos and other documentation to support the visit which should take 4590 minutes. The entire process is estimated to require between 24 hours each week including travel time to and from site.
Occasionally UL Solutions may request your assistance in replacing or troubleshooting equipment. A Senior Engineer would contact you to walk you through the process. They will support you while onsite and review data after the equipment repair.
Qualifications :
No solar experience is required. Training will be provided remotely via phone and video potential onsite training when possible.
Must be able to take instruction remotely throughout length of contract term.
Must use own transportation to and from remote SMS location 4WD highly preferred .
Willing / able to walk to and from site typically no more than mile in one direction.
Must own or have access to gas or batteryoperated weedwhacker for occasional grass management additional compensation will be provided.
Required to climb and work comfortably from a 6 or 8foot ladder (provided).
Required maintenance of equipment utilizing levels screwdriver and other hand tools (provided).
Must have demonstrated computer literacy including ability to upload attachments with their own version of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) to our SharePoint website with reliable internet.
A smart phone is required to take site photos as well as to communicate with UL Solutions staff while on site in an event of an emergency etc.
Required to treat all applicable information as confidential .
Salary :
150 per visit plus additional compensation for occasional grass management $600$700 monthly)
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ULSG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion creed sex age sexual orientation national origin disability marital status genetic predisposition or any other basis protected by law.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Parttime
Salary : $700
