Solar PV Technician

WTR Search - Renewables is looking for Solar PV Technicians to work for a world-class Renewable Energy company. This is a utility-scale solar farm located near Columbus, Ohio, with relocation assistance available if needed. Similar positions are open in Illinois.

Summary:

The Solar Technician will use their electrical and mechanical knowledge and experience in PV technology to carry out maintenance tasks and follow industry safety regulations. This position will also conduct basic cleaning and maintenance on the premises surrounding the facilities.

Responsibilities:

• This is the PV Solar Technician position and as such, is expected to need to be oriented and trained on company policies, procedures, and site-specific equipment O&M details. After completion of initial training, this technician will be expected to work on their own, with some technical assistance or mentoring, as required.
• Perform all work on site with a continuous emphasis on safety, quality, the environment, and regulatory compliance by utilizing training, experience, and strict adherence to company policies & procedures
• Assist in overseeing contracted personnel in the field to ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and work schedule requirements
• Maintain and use appropriate safety gear and protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed in a safe manner
• Perform lock-out \ tag-out activities to ensure the safe zone of protection while performing maintenance
• Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, operations, maintenance, and repairs on PV solar field, inverters, battery storage, balance of plant, communications, IT, and substation equipment
• Perform electrical switching activities in the solar field, balance of plant, and substation, working with voltages up to 345,000 Volts
• Assist with writing instructions and procedures for the testing, maintenance, and operation of equipment
• Maintain the parts inventory by accurately receiving, stocking, checking out, ordering, and shipping parts
• Communicate effectively and promptly with the remote operations center and other entities
• Assist in planning and executing on-site projects, installations, commissioning, quality audits & inspections, and performance testing.
• Provide the best training possible to others, as directed
• Attend, participate, pass, and document all required training within prescribed due dates
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications to safely perform work-related tasks in a quality matter, including Lock-out \ Tag-out and Qualified Electrical Worker (Substation Level)
• Support Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and the reasons for failures when they occur
• Maintain any assigned vehicles in a clean, safe, road-worthy condition
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a PV Solar Technician working at a commercial solar farm.
• High-voltage experience
• High school diploma or equivalent, 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification and qualifications preferred
• Ability to travel for work and/or training for extended periods
• Flexibility to work overtime, night shifts, and rotating shifts, as required.
• Experience in operating and maintaining power facility SCADA, control systems, electrical systems, fiber optic communications equipment, power electronics
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic AC & DC electrical theory, power electronics, storage batteries, substation equipment and functionality
• Demonstrated ability to read schematic, wiring, and one-line drawings
• Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high-voltage equipment
• Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport