Solar Technician - Beekman

Invenergy LLC; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC is seeking a Solar Technician for the Beekman Energy Center in Bastrop, LA. The role performs routine electrical and mechanical maintenance on solar and substation equipment at a 185 MW-AC facility, with a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, overtime and potential night work.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of technical experience and be willing to travel up to 30%. The position requires outdoor work, the ability to lift up to 45 kg, a valid driver's license, and the need to work

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and technical experience.
• Willing to travel up to 30% and support other project sites.
• Able to work nights and outdoors in all weather.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on solar, substation, and related equipment.
• Conduct vegetation management and operate large equipment per plan.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic issues including inverter and tracker faults.
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on site.
• Perform daily site maintenance and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Follow 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule with overtime/night work as needed.
• Maintain tooling and facilities and report issues.

Skills

High school diploma

Technical experience

Willing to travel

Night shift readiness

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Valid driver’s license

Lift 45 kg

Read diagrams

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Thermographic inspection tools

I‑V curve tracing

Meggers

Ground fault detection tools

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.

Solar Technician

Beekman Energy Center Bastrop, LA 71220

The Beekman Energy Center is a 185 MW-AC solar powered generation facility that is located at 4908 White Arkansas Road, Bastrop, LA 71220, utilizing SunGrow inverters, NXT Horizon trackers, and Jinko Modules, with attached substation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment.
• Perform vegetation management, including 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 the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of the solar site and associated equipment.
• Conduct site maintenance daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Work a schedule of 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday (40 hours), and be available for scheduled and unscheduled overtime and potential night work. The work schedule may vary during 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 and work safely from a portable step ladder.
• Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 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, electronics technician, field engineer, service technician, or similar role.
• 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 the National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices.
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams and schematics.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals 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.

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.