Role Summary:
A large renewables client of ours has a new opportunity for a Solar Operations & Maintenance Operative around the Syracuse, New York. The right candidate must be experienced in inspecting, troubleshooting and maintaining commercial or utility solar facilities.
Package:
Selected Key Responsibilities:
- Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.
- Reads and interprets instruction manuals, blueprints and control system drawings; applies knowledge to daily tasks under the supervision of the Lead Electrician.
- Completes written and electronic records (i.e. work orders, calibration sheets, time cards, material requests) required to document the work in progress and as it is completed.
- Repair, test, troubleshoot, inspect; and install, remove and maintain solar site equipment such as solar panels, inverters, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and SCADA equipment.
- Supervise and train apprentice electricians/co-workers to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 2 years experience of industrial solar electric/electronic maintenance experience in the repair, inspection, testing, installation and/or maintenance of related electrical/electronic equipment.
- Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday.
- Current State Journeyman's Electrical License
- Valid Drivers' License in good standing, issued by state of residence.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of electricity, voltage and current relationships for both AC and DC circuits.
- Knowledge of Solar PV a plus.
- Ability to successfully complete position training and testing requirements.
- Ability to push, pull, bend, stand, stoop, lift, carry, reach, climb, hear, see, and work on ladders for extended periods of time with hands and arms at heights to install and troubleshoot equipment.
- OSHA training and certification preferred.
