PV SOLAR FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN - Dream Riders Group

PV SOLAR FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Salary

Fantastic Renumeration Package

Health / Dental / Vision

Job Type

Full-time

Qualifications

• Driver's License (Required)

• Reliable Car (Required)

• Comfortable working on Roofs (Preferred)

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

• Electrical Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

• OSHA 10 HR Training

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with utility solar experience to perform required preventative maintenance activities on solar PV systems. The Field Service Technician will also respond to corrective maintenance cases to troubleshoot, test, and repair PV systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Turn-Ons

• Conducting on-site routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities

• DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing

• Maintaining all company tools, meters and truck stock

• Creating end of day service reports and submit as instructed 

• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards

• Create operability and major issue/downtime reports

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection

• Experience in all aspects of PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring

• Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices

• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams

• Proficiency with MS Office suite

• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.

• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; hard hat, arc flash protection, safety glasses, hearing protection)

• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.

• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis