Solar Technician

Invenergy, LLC; Farmersburg (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC is seeking a Solar Technician to operate and maintain the Trade Post Solar Energy Center, a 200 MW-AC facility in Fairbanks, Indiana, using GE inverters and NEXTracker trackers.

The role involves routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, vegetation management, and troubleshooting inverter/tracker faults. Schedule is 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with potential overtime and night work. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder.
• 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

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Thermographic Inspection

I-V Curve Tracing

Meggers

Ground Fault Detection

SCADA systems

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.Job DescriptionAs a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining Trade Post Solar Energy Center. Trade Post Solar Energy Center is a 200 MW-AC solar powered generation facility located in Fairbanks Indiana, utilizing GE inverters, NEXTracker trackers, with and attached substation.ResponsibilitiesPerform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipmentPerform 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.The Solar Technician will work a schedule of 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday (40 hours) and will be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime and potential night work. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods.Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environmentMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentOne (1) year technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activitiesMust be able to work outdoors in inclement weatherAbility to climb / work safely from a portable step ladderAbility to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversightEffective communication skills both written and verbalAbility 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.Preferred QualificationsExperience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoringExperience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc.Experience with the operation of various SCADA systemsSkilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault DetectionStrong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems foundKnowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practicesAbility to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematicsProficiency with MS Office suiteIndividuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.Base Pay$29.49 - $49.97 USD HourlyBonus: 0% - 10%The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.