Maintenance Technician for Solar Monitoring System in Green County, KY (Exie) - Training Provid[...]

AWS Truepower; Exie (KY); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Kentucky seeks a Maintenance Technician for their solar monitoring system in Exie. The role requires weekly visits for maintenance and documentation, ensuring equipment accuracy and performance. Training will be provided remotely, and candidates must own a 4WD vehicle. Compensation ranges from $125 to $150 per visit based on location. This position involves walking to the site, conducting equipment checks, and maintaining records online.

Qualifications

• No prior solar experience required; training provided remotely.
• Must have smart phone for communication and site photography.
• Must own transportation to the site, preferably 4WD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly maintenance on solar monitoring equipment.
• Ensure equipment is clean, secure, and functioning properly.
• Upload weekly logbook with documentation online.

Skills

Effective communication

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to take instruction remotely

Computer literacy

Physical stamina for walking

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Hand tools

Gas or battery-operated weedwhacker

6 or 8-foot ladder

Job description

Maintenance Technician for Solar Monitoring System in Green County, KY (Exie) - Training Provided (2-4 hours a week)

• Contract

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.

UL Solutions will be installing a solar monitoring system (SMS) near Exie, KY on behalf of one of our Clients. The station is roughly a 25x25 footprint and consists of a few solar panels, two 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 2 years. Your duties will include the following:

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

Each maintenance visit should take 45-90 minutes. UL Solutions requires a weekly Excel logbook uploaded via 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 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.

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

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

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

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

Must own or have access to gas or battery-operated weedwhacker for occasional grass cutting; 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 ability to upload attachments with their own version of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) to our SharePoint website with reliable internet.

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

Required to treat all applicable information as confidential.

$125-$150 per visit depending on proximity to site.

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.