Advanced Solar Technician

Invenergy LLC; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy LLC operates the Chalk Bluff Solar Energy Center, a 450 MW-AC facility in Arkansas, and seeks a Solar Technician to assist with operations and maintenance of solar and substation equipment.

The role features a 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday–Friday schedule with overtime and possible night work during peak maintenance periods. You will maintain tooling, facilities, and safety practices on-site and may travel to support regional sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of renewable energy operations & maintenance experience or 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willing to support other project sites in the region.
• 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 follow directions and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to move/manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on site solar, substation, and related equipment.
• Perform vegetation management and operate large equipment per the vegetation plan.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic issues including inverter and tracker faults, network issues, ground faults, and subsystems.
• Understand electrical/mechanical/hydraulic functions of site components.
• Conduct daily site maintenance wearing safety equipment to inspect and repair equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Willing to travel

Outdoor work

Safety compliance

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Read schematics

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

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.

Advanced Solar Technician

About the Site

The Chalk Bluff Solar Energy Center site is a450 MW-AC power generation facility locatedat 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.

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.

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.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Four (4+) years of experience in renewable energy (Solar or Wind) operations & maintenance OR eight (8+) years of relevant experience.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willing to support other project sites in the region.
• 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.

Preferred 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 Detection.
• Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found.
• Knowledge of National 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

Base Pay$41.51 - $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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.