SOLAR TECHNICIAN I
$52,000–$87,360 year
On-siteMascoutah, Illinois, United States
Mascoutah, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$52,000–$87,360 yearMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Operate and maintain solar facility equipment, including inverters, transformers, and tracker systems, while troubleshooting mechanical and electrical control components using schematics. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, manage third-party contractor quality assessments, and assist with warranty administration and capital improvement programs. Adhere strictly to environmental, health, and safety protocols and participate in a rotating on-call schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays. Valid driver's license required; must live within 60 miles of the Mascoutah, IL site.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience or power industry training
- Demonstrated experience in solar facility operations and maintenance including a minimum of 3 years' experience in a broad range of renewable or other power generation development, design, permitting, construction, or operations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to take and pass a fit for duty physical
- Ability to work around low and medium voltage
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Knowledge of equipment required for facility maintenance
- Proficiency in interpretation of electrical schematics and prints
- Must live within 60 miles or a 60-minute drive of the primary plant location
- Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
- Strong attention to detail
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in Solar plant operations or related power plant operations
- Master or Journeyman electrical license certified through the state of Ohio
- Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching & ability to run test equipment for troubleshooting
- Experience establishing and improving preventative maintenance programs
- Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
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