Solar Technician in , us

Energy Jobline ATTB; Us; Sur place; EUR 34 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k and profit sharing

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Invenergy LLC is seeking a Solar Technician to support operation and maintenance at our Chalk Bluff Solar Energy Center. The role focuses on performing mechanical and electrical upkeep of solar, substation, and related equipment.

You will work 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday–Friday with overtime and occasional nights; travel up to 30% and outdoor work in varying conditions are required. A high school diploma plus technical experience is expected.

Qualifications

• PV maintenance experience including DC/AC systems
• Industrial maintenance background in manufacturing/automation
• Experience with SCADA systems and electrical testing tools
• Able to read electrical diagrams and follow procedures
• Willing to travel up to 30% and work nights as needed

Responsabilités

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on site solar, substation, and related equipment
• Perform vegetation management according to plan and operate large equipment safely
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic issues including inverter/tracker faults and network problems
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all site equipment
• Maintain safe work environment and wear required PPE; participate in overtime and night work as scheduled

Connaissances

Outdoor work

Willing to travel

Lifting up to 45 kg

Night work capabilities

Communication skills

Following procedures

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education

Outils

SCADA systems

Thermographic inspection

I-V Curve Tracing

Meggers

Electrical code knowledge (NEC)

MS Office

Description du poste

Job Description

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Solar Technician

About the Site

The Chalk Bluff Solar Energy Center site is a 450 MW-AC power facility located at 6198 HWY 357 S, HETH, AR 72346. The site consists of GE Flexinverter 1566 inverters, NEXTracker NX Horizon 4 trackers, Jinko Eagle JKM585N-72HL4-BDV, JKM590N-72HL4-BDV. JKM595N-72HL4-BDV Shoals BLA and LBD modules, and connected substation.

Position Overview

As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for assisting in operating and maintaining the energy site.

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.
• The Solar Technician will work a schedule of 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday (40 hours) and will be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime and potential night work. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods.
• 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.
• Willing to travel 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 minimal 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.

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 DetectionStrong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
• Knowledge of Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics
• Proficiency with MS Office suite

This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.

Base Pay

$29.49 - $49.97 USD Hourly
Bonus: 0% - 10%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

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, , , , , , , , status as a protected veteran, or .