Solar Technician

Solar Technician

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment.
• Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
• Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards, as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
• Will drive company vehicle; must have a valid state driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights, holidays, weekends), when needed.
• Professionalism and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team.
• 1+ years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience for Level II.
• 2+ years of field experience with significant I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience for Level II.
• 4+ years of PV solar experience is required for Level III.
• Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects for Level III.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (Journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application for Level III.
• Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems for Level III.
• Proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems for Level III.
• Experience administering safe methods to clear equipment, use of tools and plant safety rules for Level III.
• Understanding reporting procedures and practices and maintenance procedures and practices for Level III.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints for Level III.
• Familiarity with PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature for Level III.
• Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and Switchyard for Level III.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work for Level III.

Responsibilities

• Assists higher level Technicians in performing maintenance (Level I).
• Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility (Level I).
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements (Level I).
• Participate in required training, including On-the-Job Training, Self-Study, Computer Based Training and Classroom Training (Level I).
• Performs other duties as assigned within the level I scope (Level I).
• Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform (Level II).
• Performs work independently and/or in work crews (Level II).
• Travel required as needed (Level II).
• Performs other duties as assigned within the level II scope (Level II).
• Executes routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting (Level III).
• Performs complex maintenance work such as distributed control systems and inverter troubleshooting as assigned by supervisor based on level of skill and ability (Level III).
• Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system (Level III).
• Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all PV Solar equipment (Level III).
• Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders, while working with Operations Center (Level III).
• Operates all electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems (Level III).
• Participates in training as required, JHA, PJB, LOTO documentation (Level III).
• Writes Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned by supervisor (Level III).
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements (Level III).
• Performs other duties as assigned within the level III scope (Level III).

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred.