Maintenance Technician for Solar Monitoring System in Adrian, MI - Training Provided (2-4 hours[...]

AWS Truepower; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 27,675; Part time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a maintenance technician to perform weekly checks on a solar monitoring system near Adrian, MI. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment cleanliness and documenting each visit. No prior solar experience needed; remote training will be provided. Competitive pay of $150 per visit with additional compensation for grass management. Must have own transportation to the site.

Qualifications

• No solar experience is required; training will be provided.
• Must have demonstrated computer literacy.
• Required to climb and work comfortably from a 6 or 8-foot ladder.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is level and clean on a weekly basis.
• Upload an Excel logbook with documentation online after each visit.
• Provide troubleshooting for low-medium complexity issues as required.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Maintaining equipment

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Ladder

Levels

Hand tools

Job description

Company Description

For nearly 30 years, UL Solutions' passion for innovation and commitment to providing the highest levels of integrity to our clients and colleagues has made our company into an international leader in renewable energy technology applications. We offer an exciting working environment at our corporate headquarters in a rapidly growing industry, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits.

Job Description

UL Solutions will be installing a solar monitoring system (SMS) near Adrian, MI on behalf of one of our Clients. The station (roughly 25x25 footprint) consists of a few solar panels, (2) 7-foot tripods, and scientific measurement equipment surrounded by a locked chain link fence. The station will be monitoring the solar resource as well as other meteorological and weather-related parameters.

The station requires weekly maintenance, on the same day each week during daylight hours to ensure consistent and accurate data is being collected for a minimum of 1 year and maximum of 2 years. Your duties will include the following:

1. Uphold the highest level of communication as the first point of contact for equipment in the field;
2. Ensure all equipment is level & clean on a weekly basis;
3. Provide troubleshooting (with support from UL Solutions) and, when requested, repair(s) for low-medium complexity issues;
4. Ensure there is no debris obstructing the system (depending on site/region, grass cutting, snow removal, or clearing brush); and
5. Confirm the system is secure and hasn’t been tampered with.

Each maintenance visit should take 60-90 minutes. UL Solutions requires a weekly Excel logbook uploaded via the internet along with photos and other documentation to support the visit, which should take 45-90 minutes. The entire process is estimated to require between 2-4 hours each week, including travel time to and from the site.

Occasionally, UL Solutions may request your assistance in replacing or troubleshooting equipment. A Senior Engineer would contact you to walk you through the process. They will support you while onsite and review data after the equipment repair.

Qualifications

No solar experience is required. Training will be provided remotely via phone and video, with potential onsite training when possible.

Must be able to take instruction remotely throughout the length of the contract term.

Must use own transportation to and from the remote SMS location (4WD preferred).

Willing/able to walk to and from the site, typically no more than ¼ mile in one direction.

Must own or have access to a gas or battery-operated weed whacker for occasional grass management; additional compensation will be provided.

Required to climb and work comfortably from a 6 or 8-foot ladder (provided).

Required maintenance of equipment utilizing levels, screwdriver, and other hand tools (provided).

Must have demonstrated computer literacy, including the ability to upload attachments with their own version of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) to our SharePoint website with reliable internet.

A smartphone is required to take site photos as well as to communicate with UL Solutions' staff while onsite in the event of an emergency, etc.

Required to treat all applicable information as confidential.

Salary: $150 per visit plus additional compensation for occasional grass management.

Additional Information

ULSG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.