Solar Field Technician
2 months ago
Watertown
Job Description As a Solar Field Technician at QE Solar, you are responsible for providing ongoing field services support to multiple solar, battery storage (BESS) or other renewable energy systems on a continual/on-demand basis in order to optimize equipment performance, troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues, support emergency repairs and other provide ongoing O&M compliance support. In this role you will assist with all routine site inspections, maintenance projects, equipment & system testing, and other project compliance, troubleshoot or restoration matters. Field Service Technicians regularly participate in field support, training and project safety orientations/classes in order to develop skills and technical expertise in one or multiple disciplines including PV array, inverter, medium voltage, BESS and other solar services. Operations Leads, Solar Engineers and other management will provide regular coaching and training and will qualify technicians for field operations. Essential Duties: • Diagnose and repair systems failures as existing solar sites, identify and correct potential issues that may impact site performance in the future. Assist and support field teams with real-time solutions to site operations issues and execute the same. Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform regular preventative maintenance on a variety of solar, BESS and other project equipment. Support field teams and clients via oversight/support of warranty matters regarding equipment and systems for use or replacement. Installs, removes, troubleshoots and the maintenance of solar, BESS and other related electrical equipment., • Ensure a safe, event-free work environment through strict adherence to company and client protocols, safety procedures and regulations. Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and safe best practices (e.g. lock-out/tag-out compliance, JHA completion, LDL testing, and compliance with all company safety policies or procedures and work practices)., • Prepare service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations. Provide reports, written and oral communication in a timely and complete fashion., • Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers’ certifications (e.g SunGrow, Power Electronics, Solectria, BYD, etc) a plus, • Thermography certifications (Level 1), • IT/networking skills: Familiarity with RS485, Modbus, tcp/ip, etc., • NABCEP PV Installer Certification, • Minimum OSHA 10/30 Certification, • Completion of NFPA 70E courses, • Ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly., • Ability to move safely over uneven terrain., • Ability to sit or drive for prolonged periods., • Ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 50 pound., • 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA, • Wellbeing and Employee Assistance, • Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more, • Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs, • Learning & Development Opportunities, • Discounted Life & Disability Insurance Workplace Type: On-site Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Employment Type: Full-time Location: Watertown, NY United States Statement to all Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: QE Solar accepts resumes only from contracted recruiting agencies with formal service agreements. Please do not send unsolicited resumes or outreach emails to our QE Solar employees, hiring managers, or team members without expressed consent or contract for services. QE Solar is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes or services.