Solar Maintenance Technician
Company Overview
Harness Energy is a leading provider of wind and solar field services. Our mission is to measure and provide reliable data to help the world achieve carbon net-zero energy production. We do this by installing and maintaining equipment that wind and solar energy developers and operators rely on for their feasibility studies and operations.
We are looking for a new member to join our solution orientated team in the renewable energy industry. Our years of experience and commitment to continual improvement ensure we offer our clients the most dependable tools available, utilizing industry best practices. By adhering to our core values, Respect, Agility, and Follow-Through, we are building a way toward a greater tomorrow!
Job Summary
The Solar Site Monitor will perform regularly scheduled maintenance on the Harness Energy Solar Resource Assessment stations. Solar Site Monitors will complete maintenance and document photos of all work completed as specified by the site form.
Duties/Responsibilities:
During the Site Visit:
Send site "Arrival" confirmation to Solar Support Team via text message once on site
Clean select solar panels per Harness training, specifications, and site form
Level and clean pyranometers per Harness Energy training, specifications, and site form
Photograph the site and equipment as outlined in the site form instructions
All photos must meet Harness's standard requirements as outlined in training and SOP documents
Document and photograph any site damage, theft, or risk to include but not limited to:
Stolen or missing equipment/fencing
Disrupted or damaged equipment/fencing
Environmental factors
For any identified site damage or irregularities, notify the Solar Support Team for next steps. Do not attempt to fix or repair any identified damage or irregularities before receiving approval from the Solar Support Team.
Address any basic maintenance the site requires to include but not limited to:
Clear grass/weeds to <6" in height
Tension loose guy wires
Capture replenishment needs to ensure the site service supplies can be restocked by Harness to meet the requirements of a complete maintenance kit.
After the Site Visit:
Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Able to stand and move about the site to physically clean the equipment and perform site maintenance. Able to climb a 6ft step ladder
Reliable vehicle or mode of transport to consistently and reliably visit scheduled site visits in various weather conditions, during all times of the year
Must possess and maintain appropriate tools and equipment necessary to perform vegetation maintenance tasks, such as a weed eater, hedge clippers, or equivalent equipment, to ensure grass and weeds are maintained at less than 6" in height.
Closed-toe shoes, work gloves, safety glasses, and weather-appropriate clothing for all site visits
Working personal smartphone to:
Send texts, emails, and make calls to Solar Support Team
Capture required photos
Download and utilize a free file-sharing application called SharePoint
Upload required documents and photos to SharePoint at the end of every site visit
Maintain and monitor an email account
General technical aptitude
Basic knowledge of hand tool usage
Acknowledge and sign the Harness Energy Safety Manual
Acknowledge and sign the Harness Energy Employee Handbook
Disclaimer
Harness Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.