Solar Technician (Utility)

UpTalent is hiring a Solar Technician (Utility) in Mer Rouge, LA. The role involves troubleshooting solar project systems, providing training, performing maintenance, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have 2-5+ years of hands-on experience in renewable energy, with a high school diploma or GED required. The position offers a pay rate starting at $30/hr and includes medical, vision, and dental benefits.
O&M Solar Technician (Utility)

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a Solar Services company in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana

Job Description:

Pay Rate: Starting at $30/hr or more depending on experience plus Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits under a W-2 Contract to Hire

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot daily project system issues to meet uptime goals.

Provide operation, maintenance and troubleshooting training to operators and others as needed.

Diagnose and troubleshoot various project systems issues such as inverters, switchgear, transformers, breakers, communications equipment, etc.

Understand hourly production output targets and if there is any danger of not meeting them, execute a plan for correction or elevation of the situation.

Follow maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance (PMs, start-up tests, etc.) on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed

before elevating the problems to Operations & Maintenance Manager.

Identify potential problems and suggest changes or corrective actions.

Work with other members of the maintenance team, sub-contractors and other groups to continuously improve system performance, drive product quality and

maintenance cost improvement.

Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant issues.

Ensure CMMS work orders are complete in their entirety. Prepare documents necessary for procurement and utilization of materials and vendor services.

Assist in developing standard operating documents for maintenance, operations and training.

Requirements:

Minimum 2-5+ years of hands-on experience in field work; renewable energy (Solar, wind or similar) environment is an asset.

HS Diploma or GED required.

College degree preferred.

NABCEP Certification is a plus.

Note that if you get hired you must undergo a background and a driving records checks