Solar Technician

invenergyllc; Louisville (IL); In loco; USD 41.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Invenergy LLC is seeking a Solar Technician to operate and maintain Maple Flats Energy Center, a 250 MW-AC solar facility in Louisville IL. You will perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on solar equipment, substations, and vegetation management while ensuring safety protocols and efficient site performance.

The role requires willingness to travel up to 30%, work nights during maintenance windows, and to support additional project sites.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year technical experience (electrical) or technical education preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time and support other project sites.
• Willing to work nights during maintenance activities and outdoors in weather conditions.
• Must have valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Mansioni

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on solar, substation, and related equipment.
• Perform vegetation management and operate large equipment per vegetation plan.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic issues including inverters, trackers, and network systems.
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of site components.
• Conduct daily site maintenance wearing safety equipment to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Work 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime and potential night shifts during peak maintenance.

Conoscenze

High school diploma

Electrical knowledge

Travel up to 30%

Outdoor work

Night work

Valid driver's license

US work authorization

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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 Description

As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining Maple Flats Energy Center. Maple Flats Energy Center is a 250 MW-AC solar powered generation facility located in Louisville IL, utilizing TMEIC Ninja inverters, NEXTracker trackers, with and attached substation

Position Overview

As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for assisting in operating and maintaining the energy site.

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.
• 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 environment

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willing to support other project sites in the region.
• 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
• 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.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience

• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
• Experience 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 systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection
• Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics
• Proficiency with MS Office suite

Base Pay

29.49 - 49.97 USD Hourly

Bonus: 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.

Benefits

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, gende