Solar Technician - Origis Energy Technicians
Champaign, IL
About the Job
Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world's net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation and performance, clean hydrogen and long-term operation of solar, energy storage and clean hydrogen plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.
**Please note that all Solar Technician jobs are safety sensitive positions
Position Description
Origis Services, LLC is a rapidly expanding Operations and Maintenance provider in the United States. Our solar asset portfolio continues to increase at a near exponential rate, with a mixture of Owner developed and constructed sites and third-party sites contracted, or already under management. Our goal is to provide a more inclusive service capability, driving out the large expenses that are normally passed through to the owner.
The position of Solar Technician is responsible to maintain, troubleshoot, test, repair, and install equipment in accordance with established standards and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar power plants in accordance with established standards and procedures; always maintains safety and professionalism
- Troubleshoot system problems and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Provide a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components with help and use of digital multi-meters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment. Tests installed equipment, ensuring proper working order including daily mechanical electrical inspections
- Responsible for documentation including, but not limited to; work orders, service orders, time logs, and emergency information schedules
- Maintains inventory control of assigned equipment to ensure adequate stock levels
- Maintain high quality control on provided tools, vehicles and materials
- Train, mentor and develop laborers into Apprentices
- Ensure continuing education to meet safety and plant requirements
- Employment may require working on weekends and holidays, including an "on call" service availability via telephone/text message
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License REQUIRED
- 3 years suitable employment experience; High aptitude and a strong work ethic is a must
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to perform basic electrical calculations, read and interpret electrical schematics
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow, working independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to perform necessary physical activity, including lifting up to 80 Lbs
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Job Level: Solar Technician 2 - Solar Technician 4
Hourly Rate: $20 - $45/hour
Location: Columbus, MS
WE HAVE SITES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
Falco, AL
Springfield, IL
Monmouth, IL
Hamilton, TX
Fort Stockton, TX
El Campo, TX
Richmond, TX
Winter Garden, FL
Palatka, FL
Union City, TN
Centralia, MO
Mexico, MO
Sumrall, MS
Indianola, MS
Columbus, MS
Cuba, NM
Prewitt, NM
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.
Request for Support or Accommodations: As part of our effort to provide equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities, we are happy to offer support and special accommodations in order for you to successfully reach us with your interest. Please reach out to us at candidateaccommodations@origisenergy.com if you would like to request help with your application.