Solar Technician

Invenergy - Belle Center, OH

Full-time

Belle Center, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Solar Technician at Invenergy, you will play a crucial role in the operation and maintenance of the Hardin Solar Energy Center, a solar-powered generation facility. Your responsibilities will include performing routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring the site operates efficiently and safely. This position requires a commitment to safety and the ability to work in various weather conditions while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment
• Perform vegetation management, including operating large equipment to maintain the site per the vegetation management plan
• Troubleshoot complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems, including inverter faults, tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of the solar site and associated equipment
• Conduct daily site maintenance, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment
• Maintain company tooling, facilities, and equipment and ensure a clean, safe work environment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One (1) year technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time
• Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to climb/work safely from a portable step ladder
• Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds)
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
• Experience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc.
• Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection
• Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams/schematics
• Proficiency with MS Office suite

Benefits

• Eligible for medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• profit sharing