O&M Field Tech Apprentice – Solar Field

Hanwha Convergence; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Convergence is seeking an O&M Field Technician Apprentice in Fort Collins, Colorado. This role involves assisting experienced technicians in maintaining and repairing solar site equipment.

The ideal candidate will have fundamental skills in electrical principles and Microsoft Office, plus a willingness to work outdoors and handle physical tasks. Join us to gain valuable experience in the solar industry while ensuring site safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Basic Microsoft Office software experience (ie Outlook, Excel).
• Basic electrical principles knowledge.
• Basic understanding of common hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair inverters, trackers, and other systems on site.
• Perform retinue testing and repair of DC electrical circuits.
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty equipment.
• Manage on site inventory and equipment.
• Ensure site safety and security.
• Perform electrically safe testing procedures on all components on site before maintenance begins.
• Log and record all maintenance activities performed.
• Adhere to all site safety requirements.

Skills

Basic Microsoft Office software experience

Basic electrical principles knowledge

Basic understanding of common hand tools

Experience using CMMS programs

Electrical testing equipment knowledge

Basic SCADA system monitoring experience

Medium and High Electrical Voltage experience

0-2 Years of solar experience

Job description

Position Summary

The O&M Field Technician Apprentice position is to assist other site technicians in the routine site maintenance of the inverters, transformers, combiner boxes, trackers, modules, etc. An O&M Field Technician Apprentice will work closely with trained personnel to improve their knowledge and skills in the solar industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair inverters, trackers, and other systems on site.
• Perform retinue testing and repair of DC electrical circuits.
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty equipment.
• Manage on site inventory and equipment.
• Ensure site safety and security.
• Perform electrically safe testing procedures on all components on site before maintenance begins.
• Log and record all maintenance activities performed.
• Adhere to all site safety requirements including LOTO, PPE, and safe working practices.
• Perform all solar site activities not listed above.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Required:
  • Basic Microsoft Office software experience (ie Outlook, Excel)
  • Basic electrical principles knowledge
  • Basic understanding of common hand tools
• Preferred:
  • Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) programs
  • Electrical testing equipment knowledge (multimeter, IV Curve Tracer, etc.)
  • Basic SCADA system monitoring and application experience
  • Medium and High Electrical Voltage experience
  • 0-2 Years of solar experience

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to mostly work in an outside environment
• Lifting items greater than 35 pounds
• Walking on uneven ground
• Ability to handle temperature extremes
• Able to wear and safely utilize all PPE required to perform tasks