O&M Field Tech Apprentice - Solar Field

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The O&M Field Technician Apprentice position is to assist other site technicians in the routine site maintenance of the

inverters, transformers, combiner boxes, trackers, modules, etc. An O&M Field Technician Apprentice will work closely

with trained personnel to improve their knowledge and skills in the solar industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain and repair inverters, trackers, and other systems on site.

· Perform retinue testing and repair of DC electrical circuits.

· Troubleshoot and repair faulty equipment.

· Manage on site inventory and equipment.

· Ensure site safety and security.

· Perform electrically safe testing procedures on all components on site before maintenance begins.

· Log and record all maintenance activities performed.

· Adhere to all site safety requirements including LOTO, PPE, and safe working practices.

· Perform all solar site activities not listed above.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

· Required:

o Basic Microsoft Office software experience (ie Outlook, Excel)

o Basic electrical principles knowledge

o Basic understanding of common hand tools

· Preferred:

o Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) programs

o Electrical testing equipment knowledge (multimeter, IV Curve Tracer, etc.)

o Basic SCADA system monitoring and application experience

o Medium and High Electrical Voltage experience

o 0-2 Years of solar experience

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

· Required:

o Ability to mostly work in an outside environment

o Lifting items greater than 35 pounds

o Walking on uneven ground

o Ability to handle temperature extremes.

o Able to wear and safely utilize all PPE required to perform tasks.