Solar Technician

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- Job Description Position: Solar Technician

Site: Whitetail Solar Energy Center

Location: Milan, MI 48160

Summary

As a Solar Technician you will be responsible for assisting in operating and maintaining the Whitetail Solar Energy Center.

Responsibilities
- Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment
- Perform vegetation management, up to operating large equipment to maintain the site per the vegetation management plan.
- Troubleshoot complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems including: Inverter faults, Tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues.
- Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of solar site and associated equipment.
- Conduct site maintenance daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
- Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment

**Required Skills**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
- Must be willing to travel for training or other site support up to 30% of the time.
- 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 mínimal oversight
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
- 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.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience
- 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
- Base Pay- $28.67 - $48.58 USD Hourly
Bonus: 0% - 10%

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.