Solar Commissioning Technician
Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Entry Level
Job description – Commissioning Technician
Commercial solar installer seeks an experienced Commissioning Technician to join our team. Experienced preferred, but we are willing to train/teach solar to people with construction skills. Transportation is needed, as projects are in DC and Baltimore area.
Essential Function:
Experience & Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Job Type: Full time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Pay: $22 - $35 per hour, depending on experience level
Schedule: 8-hour shift Monday - Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Commercial solar installer seeks an experienced Commissioning Technician to join our team. Experienced preferred, but we are willing to train/teach solar to people with construction skills. Transportation is needed, as projects are in DC and Baltimore area.
Essential Function:
- Use Data Acquisition for identification of performance issues and detailed analysis of system performance and equipment operation.
- Perform visual, mechanical, electrical inspection, maintenance and testing of a variety of commercial and industrial solar systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, communication issues, and develop corrective action plans.
- Perform commissioning and audit services for Solar electric systems.
- Ensure that all Operations and Maintenance activities performed at project sites complies with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) requirements and warranties.
- Operate in 600Vac, 1500Vdc situations safely without direct supervision.
- Provide timely electronic reports of field services provided and proactive feedback to the team.
- Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other nonconformances on site. Document time, material and travel expenses for the completion of daily responsibilities.
- Communicate effectively with internal team, third-party vendors, and actively participate in team meetings.
Experience & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; Degree or technical certification in related electrical field.
- NABCEP certified PV Installer Specialist or PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist preferred.
- Licensed Electrician (Journeyman or Master) preferred.
- Two (2) to Four (4) years of demonstrated experience operating and maintaining electrical systems.
- Experience with power generation, solar technologies
- Valid driver’s license.
- OSHA 10-Hour certification required, OSHA 30-Hour, strongly preferred.
- Ability to work independently and ask for guidance when needed.
- Experienced working with electrical systems and solar photovoltaics.
- Comfortable operating in low voltage and non-hazardous situations without direct supervision.
- Able to safely identify and mitigate hazardous situations.
- Knowledge of I/V curve tracing software and thermographic analysis preferred.
- Proficient troubleshooting with Isolation Diagnostics Equipment (i.e., Megger or Isolation testers)
- Ability to interpret and comprehend PV System As-built drawings and electrical single lines.
- Strong written/verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.
- Have a strong attention to detail.
- Be a self-starter with strong time management skills.
- Knowledge of Data Acquisition Systems.
Physical Requirements:
- Be able to drive a vehicle confidently and with a high degree of safety.
- Be able to stand for long periods of time and walk distances up to three miles a day.
- Be able to navigate ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps while maintaining 3 points of contact.
- Have the visual acuity for depth perception, no field of vision issues, and the ability to distinguish between colors.
- Be comfortable working in a variety of climate conditions which may include but are not limited to, extreme heat (temperatures above 100°F) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32°F) for periods of more than one hour.
- Be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Job Type: Full time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Pay: $22 - $35 per hour, depending on experience level
Schedule: 8-hour shift Monday - Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
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