Job Details
Title: Solar O&M Technician
Purpose: The Solar O&M Technician will be responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting system issues, both remotely and on-site, and handle both preventive and corrective maintenance for operational projects.
Reports to: Director of Construction
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
- Respond to troubleshooting equipment (onsite & offsite) malfunctions/failures-including electrical troubleshooting and use of electrical testing equipment.
- Perform and address scheduled onsite preventative/corrective maintenance as needed.
- Identify and document faults, deviations, safety violations, etc.
- Document site issues and resolutions, prepare timely reports accordingly.
- Ensure work adheres to relevant building and safety codes.
- High-level expertise in PV commissioning, operation, and troubleshooting
- Review and ensure commissioning tests meet established standards.
- Conduct final punch list walkthroughs with electrical subcontractors.
- Performs work independently and/or part of team.
Requirements | Competencies:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in solar electrical work in construction or O&M with In-depth and extensive knowledge of solar energy systems
- High School Diploma, electrical license and NABCEP Installer Certification highly preferred
- Advanced electrical and PV-related troubleshooting skills with knowledge solar modules, combiner boxes, inverters, PV wiring.
- Valid driver's license
- OSHA certification
- Proficiency in using ladders and working at heights.
- Understanding of construction documents and ability to read plans.
- Must have valid work authorization.
- Travel up to 75% of the time.
Working Conditions
- working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity areas.
- Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering job sites to access, inspect, or collect data on equipment.