SOLAR TECHNICIAN

North Highlands CA

Description

***Out of area applicants will not be considered for this position** *This is NOT a work from home position ** We are *SunPower by Hooked On Solar Inc.*, a family-owned company with 40 years of construction experience headquartered in Rocklin, CA with locations in Manteca, Woodland, and Rocklin. In the last 10 years, our company has grown into one of the largest and most successful solar providers in the United States serving Northern California. We have an exceptional work environment and company culture that prioritizes customer and employee satisfaction. Our employees go home each day with the satisfaction of knowing we are saving customers money and the planet at the same time! *We are looking for an experienced full-time Solar Technician to join our company.* We are searching for a skilled and motivated Solar Field Services Technician to join our rapidly growing, service department. This key role is responsible for the onsite maintenance and operation of large remote solar power plants, including but not limited to site safety and environmental, electrical system maintenance, control systems sub-contractor management, vegetation management, site field reports, and other duties as required to properly maintain and operate the site within the contractual requirements. This role works independently with little to no supervision and will be required to work in the field under various conditions including night work as required. Candidates must have a strong background in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting, preferably in the renewable energy field. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES • Onsite safety and environmental compliance adherence. • Conduct site safety assessments and identify all safety hazards on the job-site, lead daily safety meetings, properly generate and complete JHA, LOTO, and other safety-related documentation as per OSHA and site-specific requirements. • Review site manuals and drawings to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. • In fieldwork including electrical and mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance of site equipment, vegetation management, site field reporting, work order completion, and other work as needed. • Perform testing on equipment, including but not limited to; insulation testing (megger testing), I-V curve testing, thermal imagery, torque tests, and performance evaluations. • Troubleshoot PV system performance issues and locate & isolate ground faults. • Perform OEM testing, troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades/ revisions to a broad range of equipment in the renewable industry. • Quality assurance for all work performed on-site • Must be able to work closely with Remote Operations Center (ROC) to react and resolve production-related issues as they arise in the field. • Communicate with internal and external customers as required. • Work closely with the Planning and Scheduling team to ensure maintenance schedules are adhered to and work orders are completed accurately and on time. • Generate professional service specific reports using a work order system or Microsoft Office that can be presented to the customer. • Ensure that all issues at the site are documented in the work order system and are addressed in a timely manner. • Planned and unplanned overtime and night work may be required. QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE • 2+ years of experience in maintaining power generation electrical equipment in the commercial or utility solar energy field or formal Electrical training or both. • 1+ years of PV power plant maintenance experience. • Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Technical knowledge of solar, and PV, related applications. • High school diploma or GED Equivalent. • Strong understudying of OSHA safety requirements including LOTO, Arc Flash, JHA/JSA, etc. • Valid state driver's license. • Electrical Certified Electrician (Journeyman level) from a relevant state (preferred). • Possess a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, and work with little to no supervision. • Excellent technical and non-technical verbal and written communication skills. • Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to generate, track, and complete site work requirements. • Experience with using plant control and monitoring systems to diagnose plant problems and monitor site daily performance. • Ability to understand and work within company business processes and ensure an efficient working environment. • Demonstrates safe work practices and quality orientation. • Able to work within a project team and to spend long hours alone. • Ability to analyze and resolve problems independently with a high level of results orientation. • Solid MS Office, Tsheets & Smartsheet skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Travel may be required up to 25%. No overnights. • This role requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain & snow. • Perform work at various heights up to 50, working from ladders, bucket trucks, scaffolding, catwalks, aerial lifts, or other safe working platforms. • Work in restricted areas like trenches or switchgear rooms and infrequently like manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attic spaces, etc. • Working around high voltages and currents. • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat and safety glasses at all times. • Repetitive use of legs, arms, hands, and fingers. • Working days, nights, weekends, and overtime as required. Hooked on Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We conduct background and driving record checks on all final candidates. Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, we test new employees prior to their first day of employment.