Solar Field O&M Technician

Job Position : O & M Technician

Purpose : The Solar Field Engineer / OM Technician is responsible for performing corrective and preventative maintenance, as well as commissioning activities across several Solar Plants. Majority of the Solar Plants are located in Minnesota, with some out of State travel. The role will work closely with the Energy Services Management, Solar Analyst, other Field Technicians, and other groups across the organization. This position will work remote in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of mechanical and electrical components.
• This Job has the possibility for remote work.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and communication issues.
• Safely work on and operate electrical systems up to 1500VDC.
• Identify any safety issues and report to management.
• Fill out Work Orders daily on each task performed.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Be on a rotating on-call schedule and travel on short notice.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to lead apprentices and laborers on occasion.
• Willingness to ask for assistance from Tech Support, Peers, and Management.
• Knowledge of electrical hazards and LOTO.
• Knowledge of fiber optic, network, and communication systems.
• Ability to navigate monitoring platform and identify plant performance issues.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working on rooftops and in lifts.
• Ability to identify hazardous issues while maintaining a high level of safety.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of DAS and SCADA preferred.
• Knowledge of Thermal Imaging preferred.
• Knowledge of Solar Commissioning preferred.
• Knowledge of IV Curve Tracing preferred.
• Knowledge of operating heavy equipment preferred.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Why Work for Knobelsdorff

In the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 200 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values since the start. Join us today!

Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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