Solar Technician I
| Company | AES |
|---|---|
| Location | Rome, NY, USA |
| Salary | $25 – $30.18 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Preventative & Corrective maintenance experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in solar system installation or energy storage systems
- Understanding of workplace safety and ability to follow safety standards
- Experience with electrical systems and familiarity with basic safety principles
- Technical proficiency with standard business software, SCADA, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to read, write and understand English
Responsibilities
- Travel to distributed and utility-scale solar and battery storage facilities to perform preventative & corrective maintenance
- Perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility
- Perform/assist with corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for equipment including installed Inverters, Trackers, Combiner Boxes, PV Modules, DC Collection equipment and systems, AC Collection and Distribution equipment
- Provide limited support for commissioning activities
- Support warranty claims processes with vendors as needed
- Participate in training as required
- Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements
- Perform work independently and in team environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Maturity, integrity and excellent communication skills
- Promotes the operations team; strong team player
- High-energy, developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic
- Detail-oriented with an ability to synthesize sophisticated analysis
- Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
- Demonstrates passion for solving problems and adding value to the company
- Maintains a current level of professional knowledge
- Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action
- Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals
- Communicates openly and honestly, does not engage in gossip
- Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum