Solor O&M Technician III

About the role
The S&B Solar Technician III is responsible for assisting the Site
Lead / Field Manager / Plant Manager in operation of the site and technicians from safety, solar and
battery scheduled & unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, outages, inspections, HV/MV
switching, oversight of technician teams & contractors and other activities and ensure compliance for
all technicians on site. In this position you shall have knowledge and experience in renewable energy
solar & battery operations, maintenance, BESS operations, switching and Lock Out Tag Out for PV, BESS,
substation components as well as collection systems. This is an entry level leadership field position.

Responsibilities

You will assist with oversight of the technicians in the field, leading by example
and training other employees in S&B operations, electrical safety and best work practices.

As the S&B Solar Technician III, you will

• Reside or relocate within 1 hour of the project.
• Support technicians and assist with project management at site.
• Work with site leadership with the development of customers’ annual maintenance plans and ensure maintenance on completed on time.
• Schedule, plan and execute work to minimize downtime and ensure team safety.
• Manage CMMS work order reviews for accuracy and out-of-scope billing.
• Track inspections, schedules, and parts consumption through CMMS.
• Lead by example—set the standard for safety, quality, and excellence.
• Helps to identify site performance issues and develop plans for corrective action, ideally during scheduled maintenance.
• Ensure equipment integrity with only approved solutions, hardware, and software for
  equipment.
• Perform quality checks to confirm technician and contractor work meets standards.
• Inspect and troubleshoot DC systems, combiner boxes, and string performance.
• Ensure all work performed is documented and maintain compliance with safety standards.
  (OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E)
• Collaborate with peers and clients to ensure project success.
• Effectively communicate issues and solutions to leadership for resolution.
• Work with Inventory Control to make sure projects are supplied properly with parts and consumables.
• Able to participate and respond in an On-Call 24/7/365 rotation schedule.
• Understand the fundamentals of mechanics, electricity, electronics, PLC’s, and hydraulics to solve mechanical and electrical problems.
• Learn to interface with equipment PLCs to program, analyze performance and troubleshoot problems.
• Enjoy the challenges associated with troubleshooting, maintaining, and problem solving on renewable energy equipment.
• Perform module swaps and replacements in accordance with site standards.
• Diagnose and repair tracker system components (gearboxes, actuators, drives, motors, etc.)
• Assist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Support experienced technicians with troubleshooting tasks.
• Maintain safety training and Qualified Electrical Worker requirements as a Solar Technician III
• Participate in safety briefings and enforce LOTO procedures.
• Adheres to, supports, and enforces all company policies
• Learn the fundamentals of mechanics, electricity, electronics, PLC’s, and hydraulics to solve mechanical and electrical problems
• Learn to interface with equipment PLCs to program, analyze performance and troubleshoot problems
• Work safely in and around energized (up to 500 kV) substations rated, transmission lines, and
  collection systems performing thorough inspections of substations, collection and
  transmission systems.
• Understands and capable of creating an electrically safe working condition to troubleshoot
  equipment problems and issues to the component level to remove and replace faulty
  electrical components. (i.e. Motors, Auxiliary relays, coils, etc.)
• Utilize test equipment such as HV thumpers with TDR to Locate and repair underground cable
  faults within collection systems. Perform collections system repairs to underground systems
  and utilize test equipment such as Megohm meters and VLF to prove repairs.
• Perform standard OEM and NETA preventative and predictive maintenance and testing on
  substation and collection system equipment utilizing all various types, kinds and models of
  test equipment. (i.e. Power Factor, SFRA, TTR, DLRO, CB Analyzer, Vacuum Bottle tester, SF6
  analyzer, Megohm meter)
• Assist in Authoring, verifying and performing switching orders/procedures.
• Train and mentor developing technicians in electrical safety and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Perform required testing and develop reports as to findings and any recommended repairs.
• Perform substation battery maintenance and testing.
• Enjoy the challenges associated with troubleshooting, maintaining, and problem solving on renewable energy equipment
• Travel as needed for training or to assist other projects.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Leadership, Solar & BESS Operations, High, Medium, and Low
  Voltage maintenance and testing of electrical power equipment.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing circuit breakers, transformers,
  switchgear, air switches, URD and XLPE cable and components, and similar equipment.
• Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits.
• Lead investigations of electrical related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.
• Excellent in Microsoft office software, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate test equipment needed for the project.
• Ability to function as an on-Solar Technician III for the project, schedule, assign
  tasks, prioritize activities and interface with customers.
• Ability to read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiring
  diagrams and catch mistakes and problems with the drawings and design when comparing
  with accepted engineering and customer standards.
• Ability to determine and interpret customer requirements and provide final deliverables
  including as built prints and all test results meeting specified requirements.
• Direct experience with pertinent substation and collection system equipment desired.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effective communication and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA70E, varying
  electric codes, IEEE standards and IEC standards

Additional Requirements

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving
  record.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers,
  switchgear, or similar equipment is desired.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Paid holidays and vacation time 
• Career Growth Opportunities within Wind, Solar, and BESS sectors 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Continuous Professional Development Support 

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