Location: New York,NY, USA
PV SOLAR FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Salary
Fantastic Renumeration Package
Health / Dental / Vision
Job Type
Full-time
Qualifications
Driver's License (Required)
Reliable Car (Required)
Comfortable working on Roofs (Preferred)
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Electrical Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
OSHA 10 HR Training
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with utility solar experience to perform required preventative maintenance activities on solar PV systems. The Field Service Technician will also respond to corrective maintenance cases to troubleshoot, test, and repair PV systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Turn-Ons
Conducting on-site routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
Maintaining all company tools, meters and truck stock
Creating end of day service reports and submit as instructed
Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
Create operability and major issue/downtime reports
Preferred Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection
Experience in all aspects of PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring
Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found
Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices
Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
Proficiency with MS Office suite
Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Work is to be performed in the field and in the office.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; hard hat, arc flash protection, safety glasses, hearing protection)
Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis