Solar Electrical Technician - Chapel Hill

Overview

Maintain and troubleshoot solar PV systems, ensuring safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• data extraction
• monitoring
• maintenance
• cmms
• dc troubleshooting
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Extract data files, troubleshoot communication issues, and operate monitoring software using PCs or tablets. Provision replacement devices and share photos via service tickets. -Conduct basic networking, such as changing IP addresses on laptop to connect with equipment. -Execute both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, focusing on enhancing plant performance and operational efficiency. -Complete and submit all assigned inspection and testing data promptly and accurately. -Safety First! Uphold a culture of safety by ensuring strict adherence to OSHA, NFPA, state and local codes, and Strata Solar Services safety protocols. Technicians must undergo comprehensive training and demonstrate full comprehension before commencing any on-site activities. -Will participate in the environmental compliance program, maintain administrative records of regulated hazardous and non-hazardous waste, conduct routine inspections, and support emergency response operations. -Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to maintain compliance with electrical isolation protocols. -Document all completed work using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other organizational platforms. -Attend training sessions at local and remote facilities to enhance skills and knowledge. -Travel to remote sites within the operating fleet to provide assistance and ensure successful project completion. -Troubleshoot and diagnose common Direct Current (DC) faults within the PV plant. -Develop a profound understanding of electrical theory to interpret design drawings and promptly identify and escalate any electrical safety hazards. -Assists maintaining compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. -Work on and around energized electrical parts. Handle energized electrical components in accordance with established electrical codes and company policies, following rigorous training sessions. -Utilize a range of tools including multimeters, low resistance Ohmmeters, PV Analyzers, IR thermometers, IR cameras, and hand-held irradiance meters for electrical maintenance duties. -Conduct pre-job safety briefings and ensure compliance with all safety procedures before commencing work.

Requirements

• electrical drawings
• pv systems
• ms office
• 3+ yrs
• high school
• collaboration

What You Bring

-Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics. -High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent. -Ability to demonstrate basic working knowledge of electrical theory & PV power generating system fundamentals. -Must be able to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. overhead repeatedly. -Must have the ability to travel for extended duration to remote project sites. -Ability to wear full complement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. -Aptitude for learning and understanding operation of various testing equipment, tools and procedures utilized in the maintenance of PV power generation systems. -20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction and ability to distinguish colors. -Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend. -Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the entire duration of a shift. -Ability to operate in a professional workmanlike manner consistent with the organization’s policies, procedures, and vision. -Must be able to work in an outdoor environment for extended periods of time. -Minimum three (3) years of experience working with energized AC or DC systems, or other relevant experience preferred. -Proficiency with MS Office applications to include but not limited to MS Word and Excel, as well as an ability to learn new computer programs without difficulty. -Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. -Must have the ability work on-call, during off-shift hours, and weekends. -Ability to collaborate and coordinate well with peer Technicians and other personnel, vendors, and subcontractors.

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About Strata Clean Energy

-Founded in 2008 as a rooftop solar installer, it evolved into a utility‑scale clean energy powerhouse. -Privately held and family‑owned, it focuses on long‑term performance with ownership of projects. -Built standout projects like the Saticoy battery and Scatter Wash storage complex. -Acquired Crossover Energy Partners to enhance customer origination, offtake structuring, and green hydrogen capabilities. -Operates end‑to‑end across development, financing, EPC, and O&M, delivering turnkey utility‑scale renewable energy.

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