Job Description

A Leading Vertically Integrated Installer and O&M Provider of Utility Scale Solar Projects. The are looking for a Solar Technician with experience with Utility Scale Solar Projects. This individual must be based in either Milwaukee WI or Chicago Illinois as these are central locations for their existing sites. This organization is willing to provide RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.

Position Summary: This role involves managing equipment operations to ensure efficiency and safety, leading a team of five technicians, and coordinating projects by obtaining quotes and effectively communicating updates with site leads and office staff. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining solar sites, commissioning utility sites, performing ground fault analysis, and certifying team members' skills. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills. Candidates must be able to perform duties with reasonable accommodation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Monitor equipment operations to ensure efficiency and safety.
2. Obtain price quotes for suppliers and labor estimates for projects.
3. Communicate project requirements and updates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers, vendors, and contractors.
4. Lead a team of up to five technicians.
5. De-energize and troubleshoot solar sites.
6. Perform corrective maintenance.
7. Commission utility sites.
8. Perform ground fault analysis.
9. Certify team members on mastered skills.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in the occupation.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma: Required

Preferred Experience and/or Training:

• Journeyman Electrician
• NABCEP Certification
• IR Scan Analysis
• Arc Flash Certification
• SWPPP Certification

Required Licenses/Certificates:

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record
• IV Curve Analysis
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of solar maintenance experience

Technology/Equipment:

• Microsoft Outlook: Preferred
• Microsoft Teams: Preferred
• Microsoft Excel: Preferred
• Field Squared: Preferred
• Site Docs: Preferred
• Site Capture: Preferred

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform physical tasks
• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to walk, stand, and use dexterity throughout the duration of the shift

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Team members must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Travel throughout the Midwest per client schedule.
  • This is an "on the road" position involving travel upwards of 5 days a week.

Benefits:

• Retirement plan
• Health benefits
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Weekly pay
• Merit-based bonus
• Mileage reimbursement/company vehicle

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