Solar Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Solar Technician. Location: Louisville, IL. As a Solar Technician, you’ll be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Maple Flats Energy Center, a 250 MW-AC solar generation facility. Your duties will include mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and site upkeep.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance: Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on solar equipment, substation, and related components.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues with inverters, trackers, network communications, ground faults, and overall site performance.
  • Site Upkeep: Conduct daily inspections and maintenance, manage vegetation, and ensure a clean and safe work environment.
  • Schedule: Work Monday-Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm, with potential for overtime, night work, and varying schedules during peak maintenance.

Qualifications:

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of technical experience or education in electrical or related fields.
  • Travel: Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, climb ladders, and handle up to 100 pounds.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Licenses: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
  • Eligibility: Eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
  • PV Maintenance: Experience with DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and SCADA systems.
  • Industrial Experience: Background in machine repair/maintenance, preferably in industrial environments.
  • Testing Equipment: Skilled in using tools like Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers.
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with NEC, electrical diagrams, and MS Office suite.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, bonus, paid time off, etc.

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JOB TYPE

Full-Time

COMPENSATION

$70k +

KEYWORDS

Solar

Photovoltaic

Service and Maintenance

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