Site Solar Technician

18 Primoris Renewable Energy; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K with matching

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a full-time Site Solar Technician II. This role involves overnight travel and working safely with electrical and mechanical components on solar farms across the US.

You will diagnose, repair, and maintain solar systems, while providing excellent customer service and professional conduct on-site or in the office. The position requires hands-on operation of equipment, strong documentation, and the ability to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in renewable energy or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Must have valid driver's license and pass background check.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Knowledge of solar and energy storage products.
• Safety-focused with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, maintain, and oversee issues at solar farms across the US.
• Diagnose a wide range of solar service issues.
• Provide outstanding customer experience; maintain professional demeanor.
• Travel using own vehicle or company vehicle.
• Participate in staff meetings and assist with company initiatives.
• Provide daily reports and effectively use tools and software.
• Learn basic low voltage electrical systems and operate equipment.
• Operate machinery such as skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes, compressors, generators.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain tools/equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Customer service

Equipment operation

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview:

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.

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.

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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Power Your Potential.

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities.

When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together. Join us today!

Benefits:

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