Site Solar Technician

Primoris Services Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid company holidays

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, LTD/

401K with matching

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a full-time Site Solar Technician II for the Fort Stockton project site. The role requires overnight travel and the ability to work safely with electrical and mechanical components, providing high-quality service on solar farms across the US.

You will diagnose issues, repair and maintain systems, and deliver daily reports while maintaining a professional customer-facing presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years working in the renewable energy industry or relevant experience from another industry.
• Strong safety record and adherence to procedures.
• Knowledge of solar and energy storage products is preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot a range of service issues.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, maintain, and oversee solar farm issues across the US.
• Travel as needed, using personal or company vehicle.
• Provide daily reports and maintain professional demeanor with customers.
• Operate machinery and use hand/power tools and laptops.
• Ensure safety and environmental procedures are followed on site.

Skills

Safety conscious

Troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Communication

Driver's license

Team player

Job description

Job Overview

*This role will be on our Fort Stockton Project Site.*

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a full-time Site Solar Technician II. This position requires overnight travel on a frequent basis depending on company needs. The Site Solar Technician must have the ability to work safely at high quality with electrical & mechanical components, issues and concerns.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Perform a full range of diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and oversight of issues that may arise at a solar farm across the US
• Ability to diagnose a full range of solar service issues
• Provide outstanding customer experience. The Solar Technician will be customer facing and must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times
• Ability to travel using own vehicle or in company owned vehicle
• Participate in staff meetings and assist with broader company initiatives
• Provide daily reports
• Effectively use hand and power tools
• Effectively use a laptop and a variety of programs/applications
• Learn and understand basic low voltage electrical systems
• Operate machinery/equipment such as skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes, compressors, and generators
• Troubleshoot technical issues
• Clean, maintain, and inventory company owned tools/equipment
• Act professionally in remote areas, on active construction sites, or in the office
• Think creatively and encourage open-mindedness
• Continually drive self-improvement and motivate excellence in coworkers
• Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety and environmental procedures
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years working in the renewable energy industry or relevant experience from another industry
• Great safety track record
• Knowledge of all major solar and energy storage products
• Training on top tier inverters a plus
• Must be highly organized and punctual
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass background check and physical
• Must have the ability to work though issues and troubleshoot safely
• Accommodate frequent travel
• Work as a member of a small team, as well as independently in the field
• Must be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to: standing, stooping, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time. Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday
• Sustain prolonged exposure to extreme weather and environmental conditions

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution
• Target Hourly Compensation – 24.48/HR – 29.58/HR

Company Overview

The management team at PRE has a great deal of experience in the solar industry with 1 GW of projects managed, sold and completed in the last 5 years. This includes the completion of over 236 MW in 2018, earning us the #1 spot in Texas in the 2019 Top Solar Contractors list, and #7 in the 2019 Top Solar EPC list from Solar Power World, in addition to other placements. Read more at Solar Power World. As a part of Primoris Service Corporation, PRE has the financial backing and experience to support any solar project across the United States. We are committed to providing the highest value solar services in the market and pride ourselves on delivering quality projects on time and on budget.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.

Company Overview

Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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