O&M Electrical Technician
2 days ago
Rochester
Job Description O&M ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN SUMMARY: The OM Solar Electrical Technician is responsible for the ongoing operation, maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of commercial and utility‑scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This role supports system performance, safety, and reliability by identifying and correcting electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to outages and alarms in coordination with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform routine and corrective electrical and mechanical maintenance on solar PV systems, including modules, racking and tracker systems, DC wiring, combiner boxes, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and monitoring equipment. Diagnose system faults, underperformance issues, and electrical failures using test equipment and monitoring platforms. Respond to service tickets, alarms, and outage events in a timely and professional manner. Support inverter resets, firmware updates, component replacements, and system restarts. Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and document findings and corrective actions. Verify proper grounding, bonding, torqueing, and electrical integrity of system components. Review monitoring data and assist with performance analysis and root‑cause evaluations. Maintain accurate service records, maintenance logs, and field reports. Coordinate work with site managers, asset managers, and third‑party service providers as needed. Follow all CDG safety policies, lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, and OSHA requirements. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent 2+ years of experience performing electrical maintenance, preferably in solar, power generation, or industrial environments. Strong working knowledge of DC and AC electrical systems and NEC requirements. Experience using multimeters, IV curve tracers, insulation resistance testers, and other diagnostic tools. Ability to read single‑line diagrams, as‑built drawings, and electrical schematics. Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail. Comfortable working independently in the field with minimal supervision. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS: Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent (state‑specific) Experience with utility‑scale or commercial PV OM . Familiarity with inverter platforms (e.g., SMA, Sungrow, Power Electronics, SolarEdge, Huawei). Familiarity with solar tracking platforms (OMCO, Valmont, Soltec, Terrasmart). Experience with monitoring/SCADA platforms. Knowledge of basic networking and communication protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, fiber optic). OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification NFPA 70E training CPR/First Aid certification. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Technical knowledge of solar electrical is highly desirable. Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and Word. Proficiency with common hand and power tools and electrical testing equipment. Familiarity with operation of a variety of machinery on site, as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Clean, safe site environment. Work primarily in an outdoor environment in a wide variety of weather conditions. Personal protective equipment (Arc rated clothing, rated electrical gloves) as required for task. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Willingness to travel between sites across New York State, with occasional overnights (Work on‑call or extended hours as required. Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods during the day. Regularly use hand to reach; ability to talk and hear. Regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Ability to work at heights and use ladders, or lifts. Ability to work long hours as required by project schedules. Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more. We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies. Our Services W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates. We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding. We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software. Our Expertise W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs. As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.