Solar Technician III

About Sky Climber Renewables: 

Elevate your career with Sky Climber Renewables. As an industry leader and nationwide independent service provider for utility-scale renewable energy assets, we're shaping the future of energy. We proudly collaborate with a diverse range of prominent OEMs, asset owners, and operators. Explore endless opportunities and grow with us. Learn more at http://www.skyclimber-re.com.

Role Overview:

As a Solar Technician III, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimizing solar energy projects, providing maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of solar and batter energy storage systems throughout the United States.

Why Join Sky Climber Renewables:

- Be a part of a revolution in renewable energy services.

- Enjoy competitive salary, performance-based incentives, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and per diem and travel compensation.

- Receive all essential tools, training, and safety gear.

Sky Climber Renewables champions diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer. Every employment decision - from hiring to promotion and beyond - is made purely on merit, competence, and the needs of the business. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Solar Photovoltaic construction craft and the assembly, installation, or maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, reading plans and specifications.
• Basic Electricity, Mechanical, and Environmental, Health and Safety Fundamentals.
• Phase 3/480V experience
• Microsoft Office software, SQL Server software, facility management and reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Maintenance and electronic testing equipment.
• Safe work practices and LOTO.
• Leading people and interacting with customers.
• Smart device savvy

Education and Experience:

• High school GED is required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 2-year technical degree and Journeyman level certification preferred.
• Professional certification (NABCEP) preferred.
• 3-4 years’ relevant experience in solar energy or a related industry (with required education & training) or 3+ years of field electrician experience with Instrumentation & Electrical, Instrumentation & Control will be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience.
• Experience with power operations and maintenance, substations, solar operations, high-voltage switching, and post-operational repair and maintenance of solar field components preferred.
• Experience with multiple solar equipment supplier technology.
• Experience leading or training others.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Key Responsibilities:

• Lay-out, assemble, install, or maintain utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery energy systems in compliance with site assessment and schematics.
• Measure, assemble and bolt structural framing, solar modules / panels and battery energy system components.
• Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations.
• Troubleshoot electrical components using digital multi-meters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment.
• Responsible for the on-site operations; corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance, repairs, and replacement.
• Comply with and follow all safety, LOTO, company, and operations policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor new technicians, helpers and laborers.
• Use appropriate hand tools and power tools to perform a variety of functions.
• Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
• Activate and test PV systems, inverters, monitoring (DAS) systems, and battery energy systems.
• Lift and carry (up to 50 lbs) materials, tools, and supplies.
• Work outdoors and adapt to varying environmental conditions.
• Mix, pour and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel and other materials.
• Install power whips and harnesses.
• Perform cleaning, compacting, grading, painting, sanding or stripping operations.
• Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance.
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Work flexibility, including weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
• Travel with limited or short notice (24 hrs or less) and for periods of up to 6 weeks or more.
• Safely operate company vehicles, keeping them clean and presentable.

Other duties: 

This role's description is not comprehensive and might evolve as duties, responsibilities, and tasks can change. We appreciate your adaptability and commitment.