Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations (Memphis, TN site)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Ranch is seeking a Solar Maintenance Technician II for Field Operations at the Memphis, TN site. You will perform scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective tasks on PV systems, UPS, SCADA, substations, and MV/HV/OHE equipment, ensuring safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates have strong computer and device troubleshooting skills, a valid driver's license, and OSHA 30/ CPR certifications or ability to obtain quickly.

Qualifications

• Intermediate computer and electronic equipment skills.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA70E and OSHA standards.
• Proven ability to operate and troubleshoot solar/field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on PV, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
• Perform corrective maintenance (scheduled and unscheduled) on the same systems.
• Respond to emergency dispatches for critical systems.
• Log all work in the CMMS platform.
• Conduct electrical testing with IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters and other testers.
• Assist with field investigations to support predictive analytics and root cause analysis.
• Provide site access to third-party contractors.
• Assist with land management, module washing, and vegetation tasks.
• Attend internal and external training sessions.
• Communicate effectively with team and management; work alone or in a team.
• Stand for long periods and work outside in various weather; lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Electrical safety knowledge

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations (Memphis, TN site)

A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
• Perform corrective maintenance tasks, both scheduled and unscheduled, at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
• Respond to directives for emergency dispatches for critical systems as directed.
• Log all work performed via the Silicon Ranch CMMS platform.
• Perform electrical testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other testing equipment as needed.
• Assist management with field investigations to support predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and serial defect reports.
• Provide site access to third party contractors and as directed.
• Assist with other site tasks, including land management, module washing, and vegetation management as directed.
• Attend internal and external training sessions as directed.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, collaboratively and responsibly with team members and management.
• Must be able to work alone as a self-starter and work within a team driving towards a common goal.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work outside in most weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Intermediate skills with computers and electronic equipment required
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat required
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, and OSHA standards
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• OSHA 30 (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment)
• CPR/BLS (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment)
• Ability to perform localized travel of up to 2 hours each way. Note: The first hour and Last hour of daily driving/travel is not paid. It is considered normal commute time.