Leeward

Solar Technician, Level 1

Hartford City, IN · Full-time

No sponsorshipDetected 30 days ago

CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeOSHARenewable EnergySCADA

About the role

The Solar Technician is responsible for performing routine preventive maintenance on utility-scale solar PV systems, including inverter stations, combiner boxes, and weather stations, to include diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues using SCADA and on-site testing tools.

Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment
Document all maintenance and repair activities using CMMS and reporting tools
Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing
Use Microsoft Office and computer software tools in support of communication, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Respond promptly to emergencies and perform immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions
Be available to support operations outside traditional hours, including emergent abnormal conditions and O&M issues
Maintain accurate inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables
Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance
Must be competent in power plant safety protocols
Must be competent in electrical safety
Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
Must be adaptive to new technologies and methods
Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future.

Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet
Technical certification in Electrical Technology, Renewable Energy, or related field
OSHA 30 certification and NFPA 70E training
Knowledge of SMA, Sungrow, or similar inverter platforms

Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future.

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