TECHNICIAN 3 – Operations and Maintenance

Arch Electric, Inc.; Midwest (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Electric, Inc. seeks a Solar O&M Technician 3 to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of solar energy systems. You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize panels, inverters, and system components, with optional site installations and commissioning as needed.

Role involves traveling throughout the Midwest on a road-based schedule, performing outdoor work in various weather, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while documenting activities for clients and operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years of solar maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• NABCEP commissioning and maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety.
• Work independently to troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on solar sites.
• Commission Utility sites with assistance of Technician level 4.
• Complete necessary client documentation and submit to Operations.
• Perform IR scans and IV curve trace.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Field Squared

Site Docs

Site Capture

Job description

The Solar Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician 3 is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of solar energy systems. This role involves regular inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of solar panels, inverters, and other system components to ensure that solar energy systems are operating at peak performance. Technicians may also be involved in system installations, commissioning, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety.
• Work independently to troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on solar sites.
• Commission Utility sites with assistance of Technician level 4.
• Complete necessary client documentation and submit to Operations.
• Perform IR scans and IV curve trace.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma: Required

Preferred experience and/or training:

• IV Curve Analysis
• Electrical Apprentice
• Equipment Certifications
• NABCEP Commissioning and Maintenance

Required Licenses/Certificates:

• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• OSHA 30
• Minimum of 2 years of Solar Maintenance experience.

Technology/Equipment:

• Microsoft Outlook: Preferred.
• Microsoft Teams: Preferred.
• Microsoft Excel: Preferred.
• Field Squared: Preferred.
• Site Docs: Preferred.
• Site Capture: Preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform physical tasks.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, and use dexterity throughout duration of shift.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Team members must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Travel throughout Midwest per client schedule.
  • This is an “on the road position” involving travel upwards of 5 days a week.