The Solar Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician 3 is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of solar energy systems. This role involves regular inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of solar panels, inverters, and other system components to ensure that solar energy systems are operating at peak performance. Technicians may also be involved in system installations, commissioning, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety.
- Work independently to troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on solar sites.
- Commission Utility sites with assistance of Technician level 4.
- Complete necessary client documentation and submit to Operations.
- Perform IR scans and IV curve trace.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma: Required
Preferred experience and/or training:
- IV Curve Analysis
- Electrical Apprentice
- Equipment Certifications
- NABCEP Commissioning and Maintenance
Required Licenses/Certificates:
- Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
- OSHA 30
- Minimum of 2 years of Solar Maintenance experience.
Technology/Equipment:
- Microsoft Outlook: Preferred.
- Microsoft Teams: Preferred.
- Microsoft Excel: Preferred.
- Field Squared: Preferred.
- Site Docs: Preferred.
- Site Capture: Preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to perform physical tasks.
- Ability to lift 75 pounds.
- Ability to walk, stand, and use dexterity throughout duration of shift.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Team members must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
- Travel throughout Midwest per client schedule.
- This is an “on the road position” involving travel upwards of 5 days a week.
Benefits:
- Retirement plan
- Health benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Weekly pay
- Merit Based Bonus
- Mileage Reimbursement/ Company Vehicle