PV Off Grid Tech

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Full Time Anchorage, AK, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition

Anchorage, Alaska - with travel throughout Alaska

Position Type:Full-Time |
Experience Level:Experienced / Mid-Level or Above

Susitna Energy Solutions is an Alaska-based renewable and off-grid energy company specializing in solar PV, battery storage, inverter systems, generators, heating solutions, and complete off-grid power systems. Our projects range from cabins and remote residences to commercial facilities and rural Alaska applications. The nature of our work requires employees who are technically capable, resourceful, highly organized, comfortable working independently, and able to adapt to changing project conditions.

We are seeking an experienced PV & Off-Grid Power Systems Technician
who combines strong technical ability with excellent customer service, computer proficiency, organization, time management, and project coordination skills.
This is not an entry-level position.

The PV & Off-Grid Power Systems Technician will support the design, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support of solar PV, battery storage, inverter/charger, generator, and related off-grid energy systems. The ideal candidate can effectively manage their own workload, stay organized across multiple projects and customers, prioritize changing demands, and complete both field and administrative responsibilities without requiring constant oversight.

• Solar and off-grid system design
• Field installation, commissioning, service, and troubleshooting
• Technical support and customer communication
• Project coordination and job preparation
• Computer-based programming, monitoring, and documentation
• Scheduling, organization, prioritization, and follow-through
• Evaluate customer electrical loads, usage patterns, site conditions, and energy requirements.
• Design and size solar PV, battery storage, inverter/charger, charge controller, and generator-integrated systems.
• Perform load calculations and energy-use assessments.
• Size PV arrays, battery banks, inverter/chargers, charge controllers, conductors, overcurrent protection, and related balance-of-system components.
• Understand and work with 12V, 24V, and 48V DC battery-based systems.
• Interpret equipment specifications, wiring diagrams, manuals, and electrical drawings.
• Develop system layouts, equipment lists, bills of materials, and project documentation.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend repairs, upgrades, or replacement options.
• Design systems with consideration for Alaska's climate, seasonal solar resource, remote logistics, generator integration, and customer requirements.
• Install, configure, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain solar PV and battery-based power systems.

• Work with PV modules, charge controllers, batteries, inverter/chargers, monitoring equipment, disconnects, breakers, communications equipment, and balance-of-system components.
• Diagnose charging, battery, inverter, generator, communications, and system-performance issues.
• Configure and program equipment according to manufacturer requirements and system design.
• Verify proper system operation following installation, service, or equipment replacement.
• Perform preventative maintenance and system inspections.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and professional jobsites.
• Accurately document system settings, changes, test results, equipment information, and work completed.

Exceptional organization and time-management skills are essential for this position.Our technicians frequently balance fieldwork, technical support, system design, customer communication, project preparation, documentation, and travel.

• Manage and prioritize multiple active projects, service calls, customer requests, and technical issues.
• Maintain an organized schedule and effectively manage daily and weekly priorities.
• Complete assigned work within expected timelines and track open items through resolution.
• Maintain accurate and timely customer, project, and service documentation.
• Prepare for upcoming jobs by reviewing project information, equipment requirements, materials, tools, travel arrangements, and known technical concerns.
• Create and maintain accurate material and equipment lists.
• Communicate proactively when schedules, materials, technical issues, or project conditions may affect completion.
• Coordinate effectively with administrative staff, technicians, customers, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Balance urgent service needs with previously scheduled responsibilities.
• Keep digital files, photographs, notes, system information, and customer records organized.
• Complete documentation and administrative responsibilities promptly.
• Work independently without requiring continual reminders or supervision and…