Solar Technician

Position Summary: The Solar Technician role would be responsible for system commissioning, performance verifications, annual inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting systems, and installing monitoring equipment. The Technician would troubleshoot, and problem solve system designs and work hands on with service-related PV installations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Work to assist the construction and service departments by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on contracted PV systems
• Completes QA/QC on current installations as directed
• Performs electrical testing including megger, insulation resistance, PV curve trace, continuity, and data system integrity
• Inspect, evaluate, test, clean, calibrate, and maintain solar module systems, mounting hardware, combiner fuse boxes, inverters, switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, batteries, data acquisition systems, relays, other AC and DC equipment.
• Documents each site visit with pictures and test results and coordinate findings with Service Manager
• Assists with commissioning, energization of electrical equipment, inverters, and communication equipment
• Oversees sub-contractors as needed Provide solutions to various system issues and all aspects of plant operation
• Replace malfunctioning solar hardware
• Travel with company vehicles to multiple job sites (daily)
• Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload
• Read and understand plan sets to test, evaluate and troubleshoot systems including string map understanding

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with teammates, internal and external customers clearly and concisely both verbal and written.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to observe, evaluate how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Attendance & Punctuality – Ability to adhere to a schedule, attend work regularly and arrive at work on time.
• Safety – Ability to adhere to safety standards and procedures with emphasis on avoiding accidents and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Teamwork & Cooperation – Ability to promote positive, collaborative, cooperative, and productive working environment with area staff, team members, and supervisors

Skills and Abilities

Education:

• OSHA 10 training required
• CPR training required
• Knowledge of current Arizona building, fire and electrical codes
• Electrical and Structural knowledge Experience:
• industry Computer Skills:
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Consistent lifting & ladder climbing required (typically less than 25 pounds, occasionally more than 50 pounds)
• Bending, crouching, kneeling and standing for long periods of time may also be required

WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee can expect exposure to outdoors and sun along with regular travel to client sites

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Commercial Solar: 1 year (Required)
• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Scottsdale, AZ 85260: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person