Solar Technician
Core
Operating and maintaining a 200 MW solar generation facility, including mechanical/electrical repairs, vegetation management, and troubleshooting site equipment.
Role type
Field maintenance technician (solar power generation)
Builds
Reliable solar energy output for the grid
Domain
Renewable energy / Solar power generation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting (electrical/mechanical/hydraulic), vegetation management, ladder climbing, heavy lifting (up to 45 kg), driving, outdoor work in inclement weather
Preferred skills
PV maintenance (DC/AC systems), SCADA operation, testing equipment use (thermographic inspection, I-V curve tracing, meggers, ground fault detection), NEC knowledge, schematic reading
Technologies
SunGrow inverters, NXT Horizon trackers, Jinko Modules, SCADA systems
Responsibilities
Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on solar and substation equipment; operate large equipment for vegetation management; troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues; inspect, maintain, and repair equipment daily; maintain tools and facilities
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC