Job description

Job Title: Solar Technician

Location: Fallon Nevada 89406

Duration: 6 + months

Shift Time: 1st Shift

Duties:

This position will involve work at solar PV power plants maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting AC and DC circuits ranging from medium voltage 34.5kV to 12VDC. The equipment that will need to be maintained includes station service electrical equipment such as motors and motor controls, electrical switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar PV panels, panel tracking mechanisms, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting, power supplies, HVAC systems security systems and battery support systems. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and overhauling such equipment as well as preventative and predictive maintenance activities for the afore mentioned equipment.

Skills:

• Testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing solar PV power plant related electrical equipment.

• Gaining technical information from electrical schematics, vendor information, and applicable codes.

• Perform current and voltage readings as necessary.

• Understand reliability-based maintenance philosophies and work towards certifications such as CMRT/CMRP.

• Perform plant related preventative, reactive, and predictive maintenance scheduled by the Site Manager and/or Lead Technician.

• Ability to operate independently, safely, and efficiently to maximize power generation and availability.

• Have after-hours availability be dispatched to site requiring immediate attention.

Education:

• Associates degree or equivalent desired.

• 1-3 years of related experience required.

• State Electricians License, Solar Technician, or relevant certification.

• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to use electrical test equipment such as, Digital Multimeters, Amp Clamps, and Insulation Testers.

• Strong knowledge in electrical theory and troubleshooting techniques.

• Willingness to work night shift, overtime and on-call including weekends and holidays when required.

• Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft office suite.

• Working knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and the ability to isolate and lock out mechanical and simple electrical equipment.

• The use of PPE is required and must be consistently used in accordance with EGPNA, NFPA, or OSHA guidelines.

• Travel up to 25% for training and site support.

• Ability to rent a vehicle.

• Ability to fly commercially.

• Verbal and Written communication skills required.

• Have safe and reliable transportation to and from Job site.

• Able to relocate within 1 hour of Plant location.

• Able to perform Job Safety Analysis and Safety Observations.

• Able to safely lift 50 lbs., use unpowered and powered hand tools and work outside in hot, cold and inclement weather.

• The use of PPE is required and must be consistently used in accordance with EGPNA, NFPA, or OSHA guidelines.

• A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states and Canada and a clean driving record. A clean driving records means:

• In the last 3 years, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents.

• In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

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