Solar Technician

Greenskies Clean Energy is seeking a Solar Technician in Connecticut to perform corrective and preventative maintenance on commercial solar installations. Responsibilities include daily travel to projects, troubleshooting inverters and equipment, conducting inspections, and maintaining communication with the office. Candidates must have an E-2 or E-1 CT Electrical License and a strong electrical background. This full-time position offers a salary of $92,000 - $99,000 per year.
Solar Technician

Location: Connecticut

Summary

Solar Technicians are utilized to provide both corrective and preventative maintenance on our owned and managed commercial solar installations which include both rooftop and ground mount PV systems. Depending on the skill level, solar technicians assist and/or perform electro-mechanical tasks to ensure the PV systems produce at expected levels and maintain communications.

Duties and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

· Daily travel to regional solar projects that are operational

· Ongoing preventative maintenance visits to each system which will include inspections of wiring and connections, mechanical repairs, torque verification, thermal scans, string tests, inverter inspections, etc.

· Ongoing troubleshooting of commercial string and central inverters, DC array issues, and communications issues

· Ongoing troubleshooting and corrective maintenance of site equipment

· DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, insulation resistance testing, IV Curve Tracing.

· Completing operations and maintenance reports following every site visit

· Continuous communication with monitors and dispatchers in Connecticut office

· Representing Greenskies to clients on site in a professional manner

· Some weekend work required as well as being on-call on some weekends

Qualifications:

· Electrical License required, must hold E-2 or E-1 CT Electrical License

· Strong commercial/industrial electrical background

· Experience working with and troubleshooting 480 VAC circuits and equipment

· Experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical equipment

· In-depth familiarity with the NEC

· Experience in commercial solar O&M, thermography and troubleshooting DC circuits and equipment.

· Proficiency with technical data reporting

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

· Valid drivers license and clean driving record

· Able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted

Forward resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:

jobs_om@greenskies.com

These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business.

Greenskies Clean Focus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies: Greenskies will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee based referrals and does not conduct business with such entities without a written agreement. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Greenskies shall be the property of Greenskies and no fee for the placement of persons resulting from any unsolicited resume shall be paid by Greenskies to any third party under any circumstance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,000.00 - $99,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:
• Overtime pay
• Yearly bonus

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:
• Troubleshooting: 5 years (Required)
• NEC: 5 years (Required)
• DC Circuits: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
• Solar: 3 years (Required)
• Commercial electrician: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Required)
• Electrical License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• Cape Cod, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person