Would you like to be a Solar Construction Technician for one of the fastest growing and most successful solar developers and renewables builders in the country? Both professional growth and financial gain are benefits the company prides itself in giving to employees. This is an opportune time to be part of this explosive growth!
The Solar O & M Construction Technician performs operation and maintenance activities within a set of facilities in all types of weather. This position requires split duties between the maintenance and troubleshooting of existing solar assets and the construction of new solar assets within the Rochester, Syracuse, Ithaca New York areas. This is a great opportunity to join an exploding industry that will propel your career upward!
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on the facility, including UPS, battery backup, and SCADA systems.
- Perform corrective maintenance and repair work as directed, including substation, UPS, battery back-up, and SCADA systems.
- Generate reports as required by the SOP.
- Perform testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other equipment as needed.
- Assist management as needed with field investigations to support predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and serial defect reports.
- Provide subject matter expertise and mentoring to fellow field technicians in electrical systems and electrical safety.
- Assist in creating and completing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance SOP’s, schedules, and checklists.
- Provide site access and oversight of third-party contractors as needed.
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with all project members.
- Ensure electrical code compliance as related to solar installations and inspections.
Experience, Education, and Certifications
- 3+ years of experience as an electrician, maintenance electrician, or the completion of a recognized apprenticeship program required.
- Strong knowledge of PV solar industry.
- Strong project management skills and ability to meet project deadlines (time and budget).
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, and OSHA standards.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Experience with MV/HV AC systems, DC Systems, IT systems, Inverters, or other specialized electrical systems is highly desirable.
- OSHA 10 State electrical license or NABCEP certification preferred.
- Electrical construction and/or commissioning experience is desirable.
- Working knowledge of Android or iPhone Functions (email, pictures, sharing, etc.)
- Ability to hear verbal commands and warnings.
- Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate protective equipment.
If you are looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, and OSHA standards?
- Do you possess experience in solar power operations and maintenance?
Experience:
- electrician: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote