Solar Technician: Field Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Invenergy LLC; Deport (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC in Bogata, TX 75417 is seeking a Solar Technician to assist in operating and maintaining the Samson - Delilah Energy Center. You will perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on site equipment and support vegetation management to keep the facility compliant with the vegetation plan.

The role requires 1 year of technical experience or education, a willingness to travel up to 30%, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year technical experience or technical education.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willing to work nights during maintenance activities.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb or work safely from a portable step ladder.
• Ability to understand directions and follow procedures with minimal oversight.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift/move up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

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 peak maintenance periods.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment

Skills

Willing to travel

Outdoor work

Climb ladder / safety

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year technical experience/education

Tools

SCADA systems

Testing equipment

Thermographic inspection tools

Power monitoring systems

Job description

Invenergy LLC in Bogata, TX 75417 is seeking a Solar Technician to assist in operating and maintaining the Samson - Delilah Energy Center. You will perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on site equipment and support vegetation management to keep the facility compliant with the vegetation plan.

The role requires 1 year of technical experience or education, a willingness to travel up to 30%, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.