Solar Tech 1

About OnSite Partners OnSite Partners’ mission is to empower each customer in achieving success through the design and delivery of collaborative, creative, and comprehensive energy solutions.

Job Overview:

OnSite Partners, LLC is seeking a motivated Solar Technician to support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, inspection, operation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems and associated equipment. The role works under a Foreman or Technician II and may also support battery energy storage systems, substations, collection systems, monitoring equipment, and related technologies. The position involves AC and DC systems ranging from low-voltage controls through medium- and high-voltage equipment. Strict adherence to electrical safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and approved work practices is required.

Responsibilities

1. Installation & Construction Support

• Assist with installation and maintenance of PV modules, racking, trackers, inverters, combiner boxes, transformers, switchgear, weather stations, and monitoring equipment.
• Work on AC and DC systems from low-voltage controls through medium-voltage collection systems under supervision.
• Install conduit, cable tray, grounding, bonding, power, control, communications, and instrumentation circuits.
• Pull, label, terminate, and test conductors under supervision.

2. Commissioning & Testing

• Assist with commissioning, startup, functional testing, and operational acceptance activities.
• Use basic diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, infrared instruments, and insulation-resistance testers, under supervision.

3. Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar generation and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Support troubleshooting of modules, strings, inverters, tracker systems, controls, communications, and SCADA systems.
• Perform routine inspections and document equipment condition, alarms, defects, and corrective work.

4. Documentation & Technical Procedures

• Read and follow electrical drawings, site plans, one-line diagrams, schematics, manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Complete work orders, inspection records, maintenance reports, and commissioning documentation.

5. Safety, Field Operations & Professional Development

• Maintain tools, test equipment, vehicles, and company assets in a safe and organized condition.
• Support approved switching, lockout/tagout, on-call response, outages, and emergency restoration activities as assigned.
• Cross train in other technologies as business needs require.
• Travel to project sites as required, with less than 25% overnight travel expected.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and safe work practices.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read basic electrical drawings, site plans, and equipment instructions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work extended hours during outages, commissioning activities, and emergency call-outs.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• NFPA 70E electrical safety training.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• NABCEP PV Associate certification.
• Drone pilot license.
• Experience in solar, electrical construction, utility-scale generation, industrial maintenance, or renewable energy.
• Basic knowledge of the NEC and solar PV electrical systems.
• Familiarity with inverters, trackers, SCADA systems, communications networks, or BESS.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms or at heights when required.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, and work in varied physical positions for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely around energized AC and DC equipment while using required personal protective equipment.