OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Solar Technician III is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation.
JOB DUTIES:
- Executes routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting
- Performs complex maintenance work such as distributed control systems and inverter troubleshooting as assigned by supervisor based on level of skill and ability
- Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system
- Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all PV Solar equipment
- Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders, while working with Operations Center
- Operates all electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems
- Participates in training as required, JHA, PJB, LOTO documentation
- Writes Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned by supervisor
- Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- 4+ years of PV solar experience is required. I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable experience.
- Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (Journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application
- Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems
- 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred
- 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