Solar Maintenance Technician (Traveling)
On-siteLexington, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead onsite solar maintenance by performing preventative and corrective work on modules, strings, trackers, and inverters while managing team members and training new crew in safety protocols and technical procedures. Provide daily guidance on task execution, monitor parts inventory, and ensure tools are serviced to support operational efficiency. Uphold high standards for work documentation, interpret site-specific electrical drawings, and troubleshoot DC circuits and single-axis tracking systems. Travel 50-70% to solar sites across South Carolina, North Carolina, and surrounding areas, working extended hours including on-call rotations.
Required Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience working in solar PV
- Ability to identify and mitigate hazards associated with solar array systems
- Interpret site-specific electrical characteristics from technical drawings
- Ability to determine voltage and current levels of site DC circuits both from drawings and on-site observations
- Perform advanced troubleshooting of DC circuits to resolve issues efficiently
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience troubleshooting various single axis tracking systems
- Proficiently navigate Microsoft Office Suite with a high degree of professionalism
- Experience accurately document work activities and maintenance tasks using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Manage RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) logistics to ensure timely and accurate processing
- Ability to travel up to 50-70% to various solar sites
- Columbia, SC, Lexington, SC and/or Biscoe, NC and other surrounding states
- Work is to be performed outdoors at various job sites
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
- PPE personal protective equipment is required
- Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred experience with Utilize small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) to identify and address array-level issues effectively
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