O&M Tech

We are a growing solar energy company based in Atlanta, serving the Southeast, committed to helping businesses transition to renewable energy through innovative solutions like Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Our mission is to make clean energy accessible, reliable, and financially beneficial for our customers. We build and own next-generation energy infrastructure - powering cities, businesses and institutions with reliable, renewable energy.

We believe the built environment of the future will incorporate renewable power on every surface that can support it. That's why we designed an easy-to-adopt platform that allows large-scale customers to achieve the benefits from solar energy with no upfront investment.

We're seeking an O&M Technician to join our growing team. This person will be responsible for assisting the Operations & Maintenance team on maintaining the PV systems' infrastructure and electrical equipment. You will also do preventive maintenance in order to prevent small problems from becoming large and more expensive. You will work closely with your team to make sure the solar power systems give the maximum generation.

This role reports to the Manager of O&M.

• Prioritize O&M activities so that all projects maintain a minimum uptime of 95%
• Identify, record and correct issues and deficiencies with extreme precision and detail
• Successfully record work activities using the required applications and systems
• Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of Cherry Street Energy operations and maintenance systems
• Create new scalable systems and procedures from scratch in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Effectively communicate across multiple business units to ensure daily operational excellence and collaboration, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and autonomously in day-to-day tasks
• Travel primarily limited to within the state of Georgia, some travel outside of the state may be required in the future.

• Minimum 1 year experience working performing technical troubleshooting, system commissioning, and/or photovoltaic (PV) operations and maintenance in a field-based environment.
• Experience using and maintaining electrical and mechanical testing equipment, including but not limited to torque tools, multimeters, insulation resistance testers, I-V curve tracers, thermal cameras, low-resistance ohmmeters and earth ground testers.
• Familiarity with the most common monitoring platforms (Wattch/Also Energy/Locus, EGauge, SMA Sunny Portal, Solar Edge, Enphase, etc) and their use during commissioning, troubleshooting, and plant monitoring.
• Familiarity with common causes of failure and under-performance for distributed generation PV systems.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC)  and its application to solar photovoltaic systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70B 2023 and its application to solar photovoltaic systems.
• NABCEP Certification for PV Installation Professional and/or Commissioning and Maintenance Specialist (preferred).
• OSHA-10 Certification Preferred.
• Proficient command of digital tools and online platforms, including but not limited to Procore, Smartsheet, Google Enterprise, Solar Grade, and CMMS software.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to learn new software platforms.
• Proficient analytical skills with small data sets.
• Proficient communication and teamwork skills.

• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in the renewable energy industry
• Competitive compensation
• Incredibly subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, plus 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Flexible PTO Policy
• 401K with company match

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.