Solar Technician

UP Talent is hiring a Utility Scale Solar Technician in Springfield, IL. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and support for solar equipment and systems. Candidates with solar, electrical, or power plant experience are preferred. The position offers full-time employment with a pay range of $34-$38 per hour, extensive benefits including health insurance and PTO, and growth opportunities. Open to all candidates, including those with criminal backgrounds.
Utility Scale Solar Technician -- Springfield, IL

Second Chance "Fair Chance" hiring - open to all candidates regardless of criminal backgrounds.

Looking for someone who has experience in any of the following:

-Solar (Residential Commercial or Utility)

-Electrical experience

-Power Plant Maintenance

Summary:
• Reporting to the same utility site daily.
• BESS (battery storage) experience is preferred but not required
• Experience with troubleshooting, onsite diagnosis, assessing issues and completing repairs, substation, commissioning, locating ground faults, inverter work, etc.
• Pay is dependent on candidates experience.
• Extensive benefits like: Health Insurance + 401k + PTO + paid company holidays + Paid sick time + more!
• Growth opportunities!
• Direct Hire/Full time with over time opportunities!

Responsibilities
• Support Commissioning, Inverter work
• Preventative and Corrective Maintenance
• Energy Storage Cabinets (ESC’s)
• Power Conversion Stations (PCS)
• Ring Main Units (RMU’s) / Switchgear
• Transformers
• SCADA and networking devices
• Provide onsite diagnostic, troubleshooting and hands on support to maintain equipment and achieve availability and capacity guarantees
• Complete work order documentation in a timely matter
• Ensure inventory of spare parts is accurate
• Perform proper LOTO and switching procedures as required
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and policies

Qualifications and Experience:
• OSHA 30 Certified OR OSHA 10 would be a plus
• Previous training and knowledge of inverters
• SCADA experience will be beneficial
• Knowledge of general and national codes, medium voltage power systems and Energy Storage system applications is an asset
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Applications (Word, Excel)
• Previous experience with a CMMS software program preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• First Aid Trained
• Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team
• Demonstrated professional appearance and conduct

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:
• Bonus opportunities

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person