Operations & Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY 

The Operations & Maintenance Technician will be responsible for helping to ensure the operational performance of our generation and energy storage asset portfolio.  This position requires a variety of technical and other skills to perform various aspects of solar PV system O&M, including system monitoring, preventative maintenance inspections, troubleshooting and diagnosis, and corrective repairs. This role is part of a career progression series and is marked by increased technical experience and responsibility. 

The O&M Technician reports directly to the Manager of O&M. It is expected that this position will require approximately 10% office work and 90% field work (day travel) 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT 

• Fosters positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Fosters a sense of trust and reliability on behalf of all asset owners and/or owner representatives by providing timely and accurate communication about all site issues. 
• Builds strong relationships with host facility staff and off-taker representatives through proactive communication and adherence to all site access guidelines.   

SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

• Works under the supervision of senior technicians and electricians to perform basic operations and maintenance tasks. 
• ​​​​​​​Performs annual preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) as assigned and completes relevant electronic inspection checklists / reports.   
• Responds to site outages or other issues within the contractually prescribed time periods; performs on-site troubleshooting and initiates support tickets with equipment manufacturers as needed. 
• Recommends and performs corrective repairs including but not limited to the removal and replacement of inverters, modules, and optimizers, combiners and breakers, DAS components, meteorological instruments, racking and tracker repairs, wire management, and other corrective actions as directed.  
• Documents all service visits via electronic maintenance log and communicates relevant details in a timely manner via the completion of electronic service reports.   
• Facilitates warranty equipment replacements by capturing necessary data and filing reimbursement claims in a timely manner.  
• Assists in receiving replacement equipment, facilitating returns, and maintaining a stock of spare parts and equipment.  
• Utilizes monitoring platforms to periodically review the health of all operating assets (to include up to 1 weekend per month). 

SAFETY & TRAINING 

• Instills and adheres to the organization’s safety culture.  
• Logs safety observations via electronic safety log and utilizes stop work authority as required. 
• Continuously assesses job-related hazards, implements relevant control measures, and notifies supervisor when work scope is outside their area of competence.  
• Properly utilizes relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to contractual obligations, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements.  
• Demonstrates knowledge of electrical safety including principles of NFPA 70E. 
• Practices continuous learning and seeks to become a subject matter expert on all major equipment types installed across our fleet of assets including DAS, inverters, trackers, and substation equipment.  
• Maintains relevant equipment operator licenses as required.    
   

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required 
• ​​​​​​​Minimum one year of experience installing, troubleshooting, or maintaining commercial and/or utility-scale PV solar equipment is required 
• General understanding of physical, electrical, and structural construction plans 
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment. 
• Nextracker and/or ATI tracker installation and/or maintenance certification preferred 
• Experience with the National Electric Code as it pertains to solar PV system design preferred 
• Strong computer skills 
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced construction environment 
• Self-motivated 
• Honest, reliable, self-aware, and conscientious 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills 
• NABCEP Installation Professional and/or Technical Sales Certification preferred 
• Valid driver’s license required 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Some evening and weekend work is required. 
• ​​​​​​​ Some periods of being on-call to address outages, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues affecting operating assets
• Requires approximately 10% office work and 90% field work (day travel) 
   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching 
• ​​​​​​​Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time 
• Require travel to worksites and projects as needed 
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers 

DIRECT REPORTS 

• None 

Review of Applications will continue until the position is filled.

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Sun Tribe provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

Sun Tribe complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Sun Tribe has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Sun Tribe O&M is a drug-free workplace, pre-employment drug screening is required.

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