O&M Service Technician
On-siteCharlottesville, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide maintenance service to previously installed solar systems, including warranty and billable work, while troubleshooting non-functioning modules, optimizers, and inverters. Replace defective equipment and communicate effectively with customers to manage expectations. Check job sites for hazards, adhere to safety rules and regulations, and ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E Standard. Organize work assignments, maintain vehicle organization, and prepare clear written or verbal reports for project updates. Work up to 10-hour shifts in extreme temperatures and outdoor conditions, performing repetitive physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds and working at heights.
Required Qualifications
- at least 3 years experience in the solar industry
- 1 year of solar specific troubleshooting and maintenance experience
- 3 years of construction experience
- 1 year of solar installation
- strong grasp on electrical troubleshooting techniques
- Equipment and Instrument use for commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting electrical and IT related systems including but not limited to: Digital Multimeter, ammeter, voltmeter, Megohmmeter, Curve tracer, Infrared imaging tools, Digital thermometer
- Concepts, materials, and terminology related to Photovoltaic Electric systems
- Federal and local requirements pertaining to Photovoltaic Electric systems
- Heavy equipment use depending on the required task
- Best practices for roofing, mechanical fastening, electrical bonding and termination, trenching and excavation, and concrete
- Criminal/civil background check
- motor vehicle records search
- Clear understanding and ability to enthusiastically promote safe workplace practices and procedure
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a manner consistent with Tiger Solar's organizational policies, procedures, and culture
- Safely and effectively using and maintaining tools and equipment related to the work
- Photo documentation of completed and in-progress jobs
- Maintaining effective communication and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Preparing clear written or verbal reports for project updates
- Contributing to the accomplishment of work group goals, objectives, and activities
- Estimating materials, parts, labor and equipment needed to complete assignments
- Reading, interpreting, and following manuals, specifications, electrical drawings, and design packs for the installation of electrical equipment
- Conduit bending
- Wire pulling, testing and termination
- Adapting to new and emerging technologies
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, moving in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas
- See and hear naturally or with correction
- Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
- Work up to 4, 10-hour shifts doing hard physical labor in various temperature extremes and other outdoor conditions
- Work around hazardous equipment
- Requires exposure to high places
- Periodic travel throughout the region for up to a week at a time
Desired Qualifications
- 1 year of solar installation
- strong grasp on electrical troubleshooting techniques
- 3 years of construction experience
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.