What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar Operations and Maintenance Technician position at Owen Thomas Group?
The general overview of responsibilities is to maintain, troubleshoot and repair existing solar ground mount and commercial rooftop systems. Must have at least 3 years experience with Solar O&M and ability to travel as needed around Central/South New Jersey (everyone goes home every night!)
- Carry out O&M tasks such as electrical/mechanical inspections, preventative maintenance, IR scanning, torque checks on connections, and overall site conditions.
- Prepare inspection and service reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment troubleshooting.
- Communicate with Senior Technician & Operations and Maintenance team to ensure timely and efficient resolution of all site maintenance activities.
- System alarm response/dispatch as needed.
- Ensure sites are operating at full power and with the efficiency required.
- Site conditioning & vegetation control.
- Ensure a safe work environment by strict adherence to company protocols.
- Audit site processes for compliance assurance.
- Enforce procedures and processes in accordance with site specific O&M Standards and guidelines.
- Perform site/system assessments and QA/QC inspections.
**PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT an installer role. This is a technician role troubleshooting utility scale and commercial projects that are already in operations, not residential.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 9% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Commercial Solar O&M: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $55
