Solar Technician

Newburgh, New York, United States. Posted 2 months ago

The role

The Solar Technician troubleshoots, maintains, services, and repairs solar PV systems and associated equipment. The role aims to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation.

What you will do

Troubleshoot, maintain, service, and repair solar PV systems and equipment
Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment
Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance
Execute electrical troubleshooting and repair
Perform instrumentation calibration
Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system
Prepare and implement switching and clearance orders
Operate electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems
Write Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, and Operating Instructions
Travel as required

Required qualifications

High school diploma or GED (or willing to obtain within first 6 months)
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work in adverse climates and environments
Ability to use various hand tools
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to create, edit, or modify Microsoft Word and Excel documents
Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours
Demonstrable basic electrical knowledge
Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams
Meet requirements of Qualified Electrical Worker program
1+ years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC (Level II)

Nice to have

Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams
2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications

Benefits

Generous PTO
Medical, dental and vision care
HSAs with company contributions
Health FSAs
Dependent daycare FSAs
Commuter benefits
Relocation
401(k) plan with employer match
Life and accident insurances
Fertility programs
Adoption assistance
Generous parental leave

Before you apply

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available
Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six months from hire

About the company

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Their portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states.