Solar Field Technician – Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Disabled Job Seekers; Lennon (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy's Assembly Energy Center in Lennon, MI seeks a Solar Technician to help operate and maintain a 240 MW-AC solar facility. You will perform routine maintenance on solar and substation equipment, manage vegetation, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues with safety as a priority.

The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent, a year of technical experience or education, and willingness to travel up to 30% plus night shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year technical experience or technical education.
• Willing to travel up to 30%.
• Willing to work nights during maintenance activities.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder.
• Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment.
• Perform vegetation management, up to operating large equipment to maintain the site per the vegetation management plan.
• Troubleshoot complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems including; Inverter faults, Tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues.
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of solar site and associated equipment.
• Conduct site maintenance daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.

Skills

Technical experience

Willing to travel

Night shifts

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Technical education

Tools

SCADA systems

Testing equipment

Job description

Invenergy's Assembly Energy Center in Lennon, MI seeks a Solar Technician to help operate and maintain a 240 MW-AC solar facility. You will perform routine maintenance on solar and substation equipment, manage vegetation, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues with safety as a priority.

The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent, a year of technical experience or education, and willingness to travel up to 30% plus night shifts.