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Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations (Jackson, TN site)

Silicon Ranch CorporationJackson, TN

Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28

💰 $50,000 – $70,000/yrFull-timesolar panel serviceselectricianmaintenance and facilities

Quick Summary

Solar Maintenance Technician II responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance of solar PV facilities and electrical systems in Jackson, Tennessee.

Skills & Keywords

solar maintenanceelectrical troubleshootingPV systemspreventative maintenance

Main Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
Perform corrective maintenance tasks, both scheduled and unscheduled, at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
Respond to directives for emergency dispatches for critical systems as directed.
Log all work performed via the Silicon Ranch CMMS platform.
Perform electrical testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other testing equipment as needed.
Assist management with field investigations to support predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and serial defect reports.
Provide site access to third party contractors and as directed.
Assist with other site tasks, including land management, module washing, and vegetation management as directed.
Attend internal and external training sessions as directed.
Must be able to communicate effectively, collaboratively and responsibly with team members and management.
Must be able to work alone as a self-starter and work within a team driving towards a common goal.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to work outside in most weather conditions.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Intermediate skills with computers and electronic equipment required
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat required
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, and OSHA standards
Valid Driver’s License Required
OSHA 30 (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment)
CPR/BLS (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment)
State electrical license or NABCEP certification desired
Ability to perform localized travel of up to 2 hours each way. Note: The first hour and Last hour of daily driving/travel is not paid. It is considered normal commute time.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

3+ years of experience in the electrical trade, electrical maintenance, multicraft maintenance, or the completion of a recognized apprenticeship program required.
Solar installation, commissioning, or operations and maintenance experience highly desired.
Experience with MV/HV systems, IT systems, inverters, T&D systems, substations, or other specialized electrical systems desired.

Our interview process

A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages. Please note that we may make changes to these steps as needed, and details will be provided to you early on in the process.

Introductory Interview with our recruiter
Hiring Manager Interview to dive into technical skills and behavioral questions
Panel Interview to assess cross-functional skills and dive deeper into technical skills
Executive Interview to answer high-level questions about SRC and the team