Maintenance Technician for Solar Monitoring System in Morris Co. TX - Training Provided (2-4 ho[...]

Energy Vault; Daingerfield (TX); On-site; USD 1,674; Part time

Job summary

Energy Vault is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Daingerfield, TX for a temporary position involving maintenance of a solar monitoring system. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment is operational, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining a weekly log. No solar experience is required as training will be provided. Must have own transportation and be physically capable to walk and climb ladders. Compensation is $150 per visit plus additional for grass management.

Qualifications

• No solar experience required; training provided.
• Must use own transportation to remote location (4WD preferred).
• Ability to upload documents to SharePoint with reliable internet.
• Comfortable working from a 6 or 8-foot ladder.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is level and clean weekly.
• Provide troubleshooting and repairs for low-medium complexity issues.
• Confirm the system is secure and hasn’t been tampered with.
• Upload a weekly excel logbook with photos of maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Smartphone

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Company Description

UL Solutions is a trusted independent advisory, testing, inspection, and certification body for a broad range
of industries. Our comprehensive portfolio of renewable energy solutions helps stakeholders plan, design,
finance, build, invest, operate, maintain, and manage wind both on land and offshore, and solar throughout the project lifecycle and across the value chain. Working with UL Solutions means you have proven science, expert engineering, and innovative solutions that address the unique challenges of these industries. With offices in over 140 countries, a team of over 500 experts, and 35 years of experience we are well positioned to help mitigate risk and navigate complexities associated with renewable energy to empower successful outcomes.

While the Maintenance Technician position is temporary, you'll be hired as a UL-employee (W-2) with payroll management with our trusted partner, Cypress HCM. We very much look forward to working with you!

Job Description

UL Solutions will be installing a solar monitoring system (SMS) near Omaha, TX on behalf of one of our Clients. The station is (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 highest level of communication as first point of contact for equipment in field;
2. Ensure all equipment is level & clean on a weekly basis;
3. Provide troubleshooting (w/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 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.

Qualifications

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 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 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 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 on site in an 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.