Solar Tech II

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Job Overview:

OnSite Partners, LLC is seeking an experienced Solar Technician to independently perform advanced operations, maintenance, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair activities on solar photovoltaic facilities and associated equipment. The role serves as a senior field resource and supports Technician I personnel through technical guidance, field coaching, and practical training. The position involves AC and DC systems ranging from low-voltage controls through medium- and high-voltage equipment, including related substations and energy storage equipment. Strict adherence to electrical safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, switching controls, and approved work practices is required.

Responsibilities

1. Installation & Construction Support

• Perform installation and maintenance of PV modules, racking, trackers, inverters, combiner boxes, transformers, switchgear, weather stations, and monitoring equipment.

2. Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of PV arrays, modules, strings, inverters, combiner boxes, trackers, transformers, switchgear, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Independently perform preventive and corrective maintenance on AC and DC systems from low-voltage controls through medium-voltage collection systems.
• Analyze alarms, operating data, SCADA trends, infrared findings, and equipment history to identify performance and reliability issues.
• Use advanced diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, insulation-resistance testers, infrared cameras, IV-curve tracers, and related solar test equipment as qualified.
• Support switching, equipment isolation, lockout/tagout, and restoration activities under approved operating procedures when qualified and authorized.
• Participate in on-call response, emergency response, outage restoration, and performance-recovery activities.

3. Commissioning & Testing

• Support commissioning, startup, performance testing, capacity testing, and operational acceptance of solar and energy storage facilities.
• Troubleshoot SCADA systems, controls, weather stations, communications networks, remote monitoring, and plant-controller interfaces.

4. Documentation & Technical Procedures

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

5. Safety, Field Operations & Professional Development

• Lead small maintenance activities and coordinate work with technicians, contractors, vendors, and site personnel.
• Mentor Technician I personnel on maintenance procedures, troubleshooting methods, documentation, and safety requirements.
• 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.
• Three to five years of experience in solar, electrical work, power generation, industrial maintenance, or renewable energy operations and maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and safe work practices.
• Experience troubleshooting AC and DC electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, relay schematics, control drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency with electrical diagnostic and testing equipment.
• 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

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Renewable Energy Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field, or equivalent military, apprenticeship, or field experience.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• NFPA 70E electrical safety training.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional, PV Commissioning and Maintenance Specialist, or comparable certification.
• Drone pilot license.
• Medium-voltage switching experience.
• Experience with utility-scale solar facilities and battery energy storage systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, controls, communications networks, plant controllers, and performance-monitoring platforms.
• Experience leading small crews or serving as a lead technician.

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.