Job Description
Description
- Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) inverters, string boxes and solar panels and other components
- Assist in the commissioning of the solar array and monitoring systems during project installation when needed
- Ensure that PV systems are setup correctly
- Perform re-roofs, roof repairs, drywall repairs as needed
- Install hardware, PV modules, inverters, and monitoring equipment
- Perform commissioning of inverters and inspection of solar panels
- Mechanical/structural mounting of racking, modules, and electrical equipment
- Respond to corrective maintenance cases on PV inverters, string boxes and solar panels; this includes troubleshooting, testing, and repairing activities
- Electrical wiring of solar array/system (AC and DC)
- Perform voltage testing using appropriate PPE and procedures
- Prepare reports, if needed, to comply with deliverables in O&M contracts
- Help in all areas of preventative and corrective maintenance as directed by manager with minimal supervision
- Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, maintenance and safety
- Ensure tasks are performed according to organizational requirements for quality management and environmental, health and safety standards, policies and procedures
- Maintains adherence to Company policies, environmental health and safety policies and good housekeeping practices; identifies gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment and provides recommendations to higher level technical staff and management
- Ability to repair all types of Roofs as well as Ground Mounts
- Ability to add or remove panels on solar systems
- Able to identify/isolate roof leaks
- Ability to understand or have experience in Electrical Panels including Sub Panels (Mdb derate, conduit bending, relocating circuits, etc.)
- Ability to understand or have experience in Monitoring equipment (Cat5, Zigbee, Router, Range Extender and ETC)
- Able to read and understand plans
- Ability to understand or have experience with all AHJ guidelines within region
- Ability to troubleshoot an inverter that is reporting production loss
- Ability to understand or have experience with all types of Solar Equipment (Enphase, Solaredge, Sunpower and ETC
- Complete RMA’s and log project documentation
- Understand of battery backup systems (Enphase, LG and ETC )
- Experience in Electrical troubleshooting (Power outage, shorts, faults and ETC)
- Understanding of Standalone Metering equipment (CT for production and consumption)
- May perform required travel for extended periods at a time
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High School Graduate or GED
- Must have a minimum of 1+ year solar experience
- Must have electrical and roof racking experience
- Experience installing all types of grid-tier inverters and be able to work with various ground and roof mount racking systems
- Experience in PV Component performance and HALT testing
- Experience in Electrical troubleshooting (Power outage, shorts, faults, and ETC)
- Familiarity with electrical plans and field layouts
- Ability to read and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations
- Must understand NEC (National Electrical Codes) codes that relate to PV installations
- Good motivation with an attention to productivity, detail, and safety
- Able to work safety with heights on ladders and in confined areas
- Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
- Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and able to work on your feet for long periods of time
- Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday
- Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Stand for long periods of time
- Walk or run for long periods of time
- Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles
- Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
- Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
- Repeat the same movements
- See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
- Determine the distance between objects
- Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
- Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
- Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
- Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
- Understand the speech of another person
- Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
- See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
- Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place
- Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
- Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
- React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
- While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side
- Lift 50+ pounds