Position Summary:
The O&M Field Technician Tech 1 position is to assist other site technicians in the routine site maintenance of the
inverters, transformers, combiner boxes, trackers, modules, etc. An O&M Field Technician Tech I will work closely with
trained personnel to improve their knowledge and skills in the solar industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair inverters, trackers, and other systems on site.
- Perform retinue testing and repair of DC electrical circuits.
- Troubleshoot and repair faulty equipment.
- Manage on site inventory and equipment.
- Ensure site safety and security.
- Perform electrically safe testing procedures on all components on site before maintenance begins.
- Log and record all maintenance activities performed.
- Adhere to all site safety requirements including LOTO, PPE, and safe working practices.
- Perform all solar site activities not listed above.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
o Basic Microsoft Office software experience (ie Outlook, Excel)
o Basic knowledge of electrical principles knowledge
o Basic understanding of common hand tools
o 1+ Years of solar experience
o Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) programs
o Electrical testing equipment knowledge (multimeter, IV Curve Tracer, etc.)
o Basic SCADA system monitoring and application experience
o Medium and High Electrical Voltage experience
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
o Ability to mostly work in an outside environment
o Lifting items greater than 35 pounds
o Walking on uneven ground
o Ability to handle temperature extremes.
o Able to wear and safely utilize all PPE required to perform tasks.
