O&M Field Tech Apprentice – Solar Field

Hanwha Convergence; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Convergence USA is seeking an O&M Field Technician Apprentice to assist site technicians with routine maintenance of inverters, transformers, trackers, modules, and related systems. You will work with trained personnel to build knowledge and skills in the solar industry.

Responsibilities include field maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, inventory management, and strict adherence to safety protocols to ensure reliable energy systems performance.

Qualifications

• MS Office experience (Outlook, Excel)
• Basic electrical principles
• Familiarity with common hand tools
• Experience using CMMS programs
• Electrical testing equipment knowledge (multimeter, IV Curve Tracer)
• SCADA system monitoring experience
• Medium and High voltage experience
• 0–2 years solar experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair inverters, trackers, and other systems on site.
• Perform routine testing and repair of DC electrical circuits.
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty equipment.
• Manage on-site inventory and equipment.
• Ensure site safety and security.
• Conduct electrically safe testing before maintenance.
• Log and record maintenance activities.
• Adhere to LOTO, PPE, and safe working practices.

Skills

MS Office

Electrical basics

Hand tools

CMMS

SCADA

Electrical testing equipment

Voltage handling (Medium/High)

Solar industry experience 0-2 years

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Hanwha Convergence USA is a leading provider of O&M Servies for Solar and Energy Storage Systems, leveraging our industry-leading IT and engineering capabilities. In addition, we are a trusted smart factory solutions provider, supplying top-notch integrated control and monitoring systems. Our company is committed to bringing tomorrow’s dreams to life and creating a smarter world with our customers by adding value to technology.

Note for external recruiting firms:We are not accepting unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact our employees regarding this position.

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
• 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

COMPENSATION:

$19 hr

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