Solar Technician


Job Details

Our Opportunity:

Individuals in this role will perform the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Utility scale PV (and energy storage) sites in Energix US portfolio. Individually, and as a team, the technicians will be responsible for multiple solar power plants and will operate to achieve safe, efficient, and optimized plant operations. Successful candidates will apply their working knowledge of troubleshooting mechanical and electrical components and equipment, including but not limited to testing, maintenance, and repair of all major and balance-of-system components utilized in PV power generation.

maintenance support services, training new technicians, with the goal of developing a best-in-class in-house O&M services capability.



Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for assigned operations and maintenance activities associated with the utility scale PV projects.

Under supervision, performs, routine maintenance work, as assigned and/or directed by supervisor and work orders from the maintenance management system.

Under supervision, perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations on equipment safely and efficiently. These equipment may include inverters, trackers, combiner boxes, PV modules, DC collection systems, AC collection and distribution systems, energy storage systems, MV/HV systems, SCADA, Meters and communication network.

Create and complete work tickets.

Maintains all tools, shops, vehicles, and work locations in a safe and efficient condition.

Attend Training in-house/online/at OEM facility as required.

Respond to emergency outages that require facility and generator restorations. Be on call 24/7 as required.

Oversee all periodic scheduled third-party testing and calibration services.

Assist with site vegetation mitigation as required.

Document all maintenance activities and spare parts consumption.

Assist in developing written troubleshooting and maintenance procedure documentation, including checklists.

Support commissioning and post-commissioning activities as required.

Under supervision, perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.

Adhere to workplace safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.

Train new O&M technicians to follow safety and maintenance practices.





Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Expertise:

Electrical experience required.

Understand the National Electrical Code exists as guidance for electrical work

Working knowledge of the OSHA safety practices and procedures.



Behavioral:

Ability to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Ability to follow written and verbal directions and ask clarifying questions as needed

Ability to engage professionally with personnel at different levels of the company as well as contractors in the field.

Ability to work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.

Ability to work in an outdoor environment and be able to travel to remote project sites as required.




Education, Training, & Certificates:

Valid Driver s License

Medium and High Voltage electrical training and certification is highly preferred.

OSHA 10/30 hour Certification preferred.





 Energix North America

 04/30/2024

 Arlington,VA