Solar Technician
$61,339–$103,938 year
On-siteStephens City, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment at the Bartonsville Energy Center. Conduct daily site inspections wearing required safety gear to maintain and repair equipment, while managing vegetation and operating large machinery per the site plan. Troubleshoot complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems including inverter faults, tracker issues, and ground faults. Maintain company tooling and a clean, safe work environment. This 40-hour Monday-Friday role (7:00am–3:30pm) involves scheduled and unscheduled overtime, potential night work, and up to 30% travel. Candidates must possess high school diploma or equivalent, one year of technical experience, and ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- One (1) year technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education
- Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
- Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather
- Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder
- Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds)
- Willing to travel up to 30% of the time
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Willingness to receive a negative drug test result to begin working
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
- Experience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc.
- Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems
- Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection
- Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices
- Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics
- Proficiency with MS Office suite
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