Site Survey/Service Technician

Michigan Solar Solutions, LLC; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Michigan Solar Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician / Site Surveyor to join our team. You will start at the Commerce shop, use a company vehicle to visit 1–4 sites daily, and perform site surveys and service calls for solar systems, including drones for data gathering.

Role requires outdoor work in all weather, ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. Prior solar/electrical exposure preferred; FAA Part 107 licensing may be pursued.

Qualifications

• The ability to work on a roof (outdoors, year round)
• Strong communication skills and customer interaction experience
• Tech-savvy for apps used in system commissioning and problem-solving
• Drone experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work in varied weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys to determine project scope before installation
• Perform service calls to diagnose power and communication issues across solar systems
• Travel to multiple sites per day using company vehicle and operate drones to gather site data

Job description

Michigan Solar Solutions is a growing renewable energy company seeking a Field Service Technician / Site Surveyor

Job Details

• Meet at the shop in Commerce around 7 am daily (times will vary on occasion)
• Company vehicle taken to job sites (1 - 4 sites per day) to perform site surveys or service calls.
• 35 – 50 hours per week, depending on the season, workload, skill level of the employee & willingness to work.
• Conduct site surveys; figure out the general scope of jobs ahead of their installation date, by walking the site to gather relevant information about the installation process, as well as piloting a drone to gather all roof/other details
• Perform service calls; troubleshoot & diagnose power & communication issues with a variety of systems, including SolarEdge, Enphase, Sol-Ark, Tesla & others. These issues often require technicians to do work on roofs.

Removal/Reinstalls: This category of work, handled by our Service Teams, looks remarkably similar to what our Installation Crews do daily. All our service techs are trained installers, for this reason.

Applicant Qualities

• The ability to work on a roof
• Needs to be comfortable working outdoors year-round, in a variety of weather conditions.
• The ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 lbs
• Excellent critical thinking & problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and experience talking with customers
• Works well in a team environment
• Prior Solar &/or electrical-related experience is preferred
• Tech-savvy enough to navigate various apps, as needed, for system commissioning & problem-solving
• Drone experience is a PLUS, but not necessary upon application

Expectations Of The Role

• There is often 2-6 hours of (PAID) drive time, daily
• It is expected that the person who fills this position will obtain their FAA Part 107 drone license, as well as register w/ the State of Michigan as an electrical apprentice, under the guidance of Michigan Solar Solutions, within the first 6 months of employment, pending these qualifications have not already been met.

Growth Opportunities

• Become an Enphase Certified Technician
• Become a SolarEdge Certified Technician
• Become LG Certified
• Become Scanifly Certified
• Become OSHA 10 certified
• Obtain your FAA Part 107 drone license
• Become an Electrical Apprentice

Michigan Solar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We consider for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Schedule

• Fnday to Friday

Experience

• At Least 1 Year as a Solar Installer (preferred, not necessary)
• Background in Electrical/ Mechanical Troubleshooting (preferred)

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)
• Part 107 License (Preferred)
• Electrical Apprentice License

Work Location

Commerce Twp., 48390: on-site at customers' homes.