Solar Project Field Technician

Description

• Identify needed equipment, and work with internal teams to source and deliver parts to site
• Responsible for all onsite commissioning activities including checklists, task list, logs, & commissioning reports
• Responsible to properly and professionally complete logs and reports daily (checklists, task lists, remediation, inventory, etc.)
• Provide additional field support wherever needed
• Work closely with assigned Engineering to establish communications between SCADA and controllers
• Provide input/review of customer facing construction and operation documentation
• Responsible for transportation of commissioning materials, tools and equipment to support efficient and timely commissioning
• Generate commissioning reports as needed
• Perform, support and/or coordinate product failure investigation, corrective and preventive action, quality improvement projects, and supplier audits as needed
• Perform pre-commissioning site walk with customer and generate pre-commissioning punch list for installer
• May support the complaint investigation process to ensure timely evaluation and resolution of product quality issues
• Utilize field service tracking and resolution systems to efficiently resolve service requests
• Provide input on construction/maintenance tools, equipment, procedures
• Coordinate with installers and on preferred sequence of work
• Work with customer O&M team to provide system training as required
• Utilize site performance monitoring and alerting tools to monitor sites
• Perform onsite mechanical & electrical control systems review and troubleshooting.
• Provide construction oversight, and perform critical quality review of installed Valmont equipment and document non-conformances
• Responsible to ensure work is professionally and efficiently performed
• Consistently and thoroughly document field service activities and results through reports and field service tools

Requirements

• Ability to present technical topics in a clear and concise manner
• Experience in a technical role requiring troubleshooting and maintenance, preferably with high or some customer contact
• Ability to use sound judgment in decisions to gain customer satisfaction, at the same time protecting the company interest
• Basic understanding of electrical components and control systems
• The ability to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous priorities
• Preferred Bachelor’s with 5+ years relevant experience or Associate’s degree with 7+ years of experience or 9+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate Degree along with significant demonstrated relevant work experience is preferred
• Experience with designing and programming automation control systems and control panels.
• Experience commissioning solar projects
• Demonstrated leadership, commercial competencies, cross functional team building, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely present information to management and customers
• Experience with ground mounted solar supports, specifically solar trackers is preferred
• Experience in the solar industry, specifically in PV development projects

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
• 50-75% travel requirements for this position
• Work Life Support
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Paid time off

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance