What are the responsibilities and job description for the PV Solar Engineer position at Intertek Group?
Job Description
PV Solar Engineer
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a PV Solar Engineer to join our Clean Energy Associates (CEA) team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Clean Energy!
Intertek's Clean Energy Associates (CEA) serves as a trusted partner to some of the world's leading solar project developers, owners and financiers, providing a range of services across the value chain. These services include quality assurance, supply chain management and traceability as well as technical support to clean energy projects. CEA also serves clean energy equipment suppliers and manufacturers, helping them grow and navigate the key manufacturing challenges that are critical for their success. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products : we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose : Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The PV Solar Engineer is responsible for executing the PV solar site inspections, testing, audits, and quality control service projects with a scope including but not limited to visual inspection, commissioning support, EL testing, IV curve testing, inline production monitoring, pre-shipment inspections on finished products, and container loading monitoring. This position requires over 80% of travel.
The PV Solar Engineer will be responsible for executing Engineering Services' projects such as : on-site inspections, audits, commissioning verifications, punch list generation, troubleshooting, drawings and design review, technical due diligence, independent engineering, etc., on time, within budget, and in compliance with all technical, commercial, safety regulatory, and environmental requirements to meet or exceed client's expectations. The candidate may also be involved in SOW development, proposal preparation and reports delivery to our clients (project developers, EPCs, independent power producers, lenders, investors, financial institutions). Candidates will be leading onsite teams consisting of engineers and technicians. The candidate should also be able to resolve conflicts, communicate effectively with clients, be comfortable working in a small group environment, and willing to put in extra effort to coordinate activities across global time zones.
Responsibilities :
- Travel to client sites and perform systems audits, inspections and commissioning on solar PV and Storage systems.
- Coordinating with field service technicians, engineers, subcontractors, and other O&M personnel.
- Project manage systems audits, inspections and commissioning to meet project schedule and budget.
- Ability to troubleshoot faulty systems and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
- Create reports on technical commissioning, findings and / or inspections.
- Provide leadership in health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues on site and maintain overall responsibility for ensuring that the team complies with the HSE Plan.
- Ensure hazard / risk analysis is performed before start of activities.
- Consistently communicate with clients in a professional manner.
Qualifications
Salary & Benefits Information
Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
Intertek : Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [redacted] or call [redacted] (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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About Us
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.