Solar Technician I, II or III at Little Trout Solar

Deriva Energy; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe working conditions

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Per Diem

Paid Travel Arrangements

Over-Time

Paid Certification Training

401K

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Solar Technician role at Deriva Energy supports multiple solar projects, providing ongoing O&M and startup support for new sites, with a focus on safety, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Based at Little Trout Solar in Rogers City, MI, the position requires frequent site visits, coordination with Operations, and readiness for on-call duties to maintain optimal plant performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with progression through Level I–III training within 1 year.
• Strong troubleshooting of electrical and electronic equipment in PV plants.
• Ability to read electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with high voltage switching and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational rounds and maintenance tasks including LO/TO compliance.
• Maintain inverter and array equipment; conduct preventative maintenance.
• Lead integration efforts for new sites and ensure turnover standards.
• Coordinate with Operations Center on plant status and site visits.
• Prepare site reports and maintain EH&S records.

Skills

LOTO/Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures

Instrumentation

Electrical/electronic controls

Reading OEM manuals/drawings

High voltage awareness

Control systems understanding

Troubleshooting PV systems

Communication with operations

Education

High School/GED

Associates/Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Power Distribution

PLC Controls

Inverter controls

Electrical test equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., who is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy provides wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more than 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy is seeking a Solar Technician to support our Little Trout Solar project.

Overview

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., who is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy provides wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more than 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy is seeking a Solar Technician to support our Little Trout Solar project.

Summary

The Solar Technician is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple Deriva Solar project on a continual/on-demand basis and to establish O&M support for new site start-up as well as long term operation and maintenance.

This role will be based at Little Trout Solar located in Rogers City, MI.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational rounds and operations activities up to and including developing and implementing complex LOTOs. This includes being competent to train to become LOTO desk qualified

• Perform inverter / array maintenance tasks
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks
• Perform all Lock-Out-Tag-Out tasks needed for maintenance activities including research, development, isolation, independent verification, zero energy verification and work leader duties. Perform contractor oversight duties

• Communicate with Operations Center regarding daily plant / equipment status and maintenance
• Daily travel could include multiple site visits

• Perform rotational On-Call duties. Perform record keeping duties concerning Environmental, Health & Safety records, spread sheets and documents

• Ability to read and understand technical OEM manuals, recommendations, and warranty agreements

• Perform startup duties necessary to commission new sites which will include but not limited to, punch list, developing procedures and PM's, system walk downs, assisting startup personnel with commissioning activities, starting/stopping units from multiple branded Control Systems

• Must have strong instrumentation, electrical / electronic controls knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and operate a photovoltaic solar plant

• Take the roll as integration lead for new sites to ensure Deriva standards are meet prior to turn over from Deriva's construction group- this requires the ability to coordinate, time management, and thorough record keeping

• New hires must be able to become proficient in the aforementioned required skills to be able to trouble shoot the varying technologies

• Ability to read and understand technical electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings General knowledge of high voltage equipment and ability to perform high voltage switching

• Prepare service reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations

• Ensure a safe, event free work environment by ensuring strict adherence to company protocols

• Enforce procedures and processes in accordance with site specific O&M Standards and guidelines

• Develop and review site specific procedures

Basic Qualifications

Solar Technician - Level I

• High School/GED

• In addition to the High School/GED requirement, the ability to complete Level I job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year

Solar Technician - Level II

• High School/GED

• 2 years related work experience
• The ability to complete Level II job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year

Solar Technician - Level III

• High school/GED
• 4 years related work experience
• The ability to complete Level III job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year

Desired Qualifications

• Associates degree/Technical degree or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

• Strong background in Electrical and Electronic Equipment troubleshooting and repair

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively direct owner and contract company associates

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills

• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability

• Must be motivated to work independently

• Must have strong organization skills

• Must have experience using electrical test and measurement equipment

• Ability to troubleshoot from schematics

• Solid working knowledge of various measurement techniques desired

• Experience with inverter controls / maintenance and photovoltaic system functionality

• Experience with PLC Controls / Computer Networking

• Working knowledge of Power Distribution systems

• Electrical Design experience

• Maximo CMMS experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

• Knowledge of general safety and environmental practices

Working Conditions

• Generally, a 4-10s schedule, with rotating on call/call out requirements

• Occasional overtime and nightshift including weekend work and holidays

• Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF)

• Routine exposure to an outdoor work environment

• Be able or work alone, as well as, in a team environment

• Will sit and stand for long periods of time during the day

• Will sit and stand for long periods of time during the day

• Will walk, climb stairs and on equipment

• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist

• May lift up to 50 lbs

• Required to use hands to finger, lift, handle, carry or feel objects.

• May stoop, kneel, bend, talk and hear

• Specific vision abilities are required

• Ability to work in high and low temperatures

• Daily travel to multiples sites may be required

Specific Requirements

• This position contains a weight restriction of 265 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
• Valid driver's license

Benefits

• Safe working conditions

• Healthy Work-Life Balance

• Competitive Pay

• Per Diem

• Paid Travel Arrangements

• Over-Time

• Paid Composite Blade Repair Certification Programs and Trainings

• Computer

• Cellphone

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affiant employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.