Our client, an energy company, is looking for a Solar Technician to join their team in Desert Center, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Executes routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting
- Performs complex maintenance work such as distributed control systems and inverter troubleshooting as assigned by supervisor based on level of skill and ability
- Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system
- Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all PV Solar equipment
- Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders, while working with Operations Center
- Operates all electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems
- Participates in training as required, JHA, PJB, LOTO documentation
- Writes Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned by supervisor
- Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements
- Performs work independently and/or in work crews
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills/Experience:
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- 4+ years of PV solar experience is required. I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable experience.
- Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (Journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application
- Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems
- Proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems
- Experience administering safe methods to clear equipment, use of tools and plant safety rules
- Understanding reporting procedures and practices and maintenance procedures and practices
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints
- Familiarity with PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature
- Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and Switchyard
- Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
- Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights), when needed
- Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work
- Must have a valid state drivers license and good driving record
- Able to travel (approximately 5%)