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Job Description
The role involves managing and leading a team of technicians to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of utility-scale solar PV systems, primarily through onsite oversight, operational planning, safety enforcement, and stakeholder communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of field technicians to ensure safety, reliability, and operational excellence of solar assets.
- Maintain onsite presence to inspect plant conditions, observe technician work, and ensure safety compliance.
- Oversee daily and weekly maintenance activities, coordinating with engineering and asset management to maximize uptime and performance.
- Manage subcontractors and external vendors to ensure quality execution of maintenance tasks.
- Review system alarms, troubleshooting data, and diagnostic results to guide technicians in resolving issues.
- Identify operational risks proactively and communicate mitigation plans to stakeholders.
- Enforce safety protocols, model safety practices, and facilitate safety briefings and training.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders regarding site operations and issues.
Requirements
- 3 years of experience PV maintenance, including PV DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, network communications and monitoring.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams or leading technicians in a field-based operational environment.
- NABCEP Certified Installation Professional.
- Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems.
- Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, IV Curve Tracing, Meggers, Ground Fault Detection.
- Experience in all aspects of PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring.
- Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found.
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design construction practices.
- Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite.
- Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
- Valid Driver's License.
- OSHA 30 HR Training.
- NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in workplace.
- Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.
- Work is to be performed in the field and in the office, requiring the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus, and LTIP
Full relocation support
Work schedule requiring onsite presence at least once a week
Work environment in the field and office with safety standards and PPE requirements
Paid Time Off: 15 days, accruing up to 20 days
11 observed holidays
Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
401(k) match
Wellness stipend
Family planning stipend
Generous parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Phone bill reimbursement
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