Maintenance Technician Solar Monitoring System in Morgan County CO hou

Overview

UL Solutions will install a solar monitoring system (SMS) near Fort Morgan, Morgan County, CO on behalf of one of our clients. The station is roughly 25x25 feet and consists of a solar array, two 7-foot tripods, and scientific measurement equipment surrounded by a locked chain-link fence. The station will monitor the solar resource as well as other meteorological and weather-related parameters.

The station requires weekly maintenance on the same day each week during daylight hours to ensure consistent and accurate data is collected for a minimum of 1 year and maximum of 2 years. Your duties will include the following:

Each maintenance visit should take 60-90 minutes. UL Solutions requires a weekly Excel logbook uploaded via internet along with photos and other documentation to support the visit, which should take 45-90 minutes. The entire process is estimated to require between 2-4 hours each week, including travel time to and from site.

Occasionally, UL Solutions may request your assistance in replacing or troubleshooting equipment. A Senior Engineer will contact you to walk you through the process. They will support you onsite and review data after the equipment repair.

No solar experience is required. Training will be provided remotely via phone and video, with potential onsite training when possible.

Must be able to take instruction remotely throughout the contract term.

Must use own transportation to and from the remote SMS location (4WD/AWD preferred).

Willing/able to walk to and from site, typically no more than ¼ mile in one direction.

Must own or have access to a gas- or battery-operated weed whacker for occasional grass management; additional compensation will be provided.

Required to climb and work comfortably from a 6- or 8-foot ladder; provided.

Required maintenance of equipment utilizing levels, screwdrivers, and other hand tools; provided.

Must have demonstrated computer literacy, including ability to upload attachments with their own version of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) to our SharePoint website with reliable internet.

A smartphone is required to take site photos and to communicate with UL Solutions' staff on site in an emergency, etc. A desktop computer, laptop, or tablet with internet capability is required for uploading maintenance photos and updating an Excel maintenance logbook.

Required to treat all applicable information as confidential.

$150 per visit plus additional compensation for occasional grass management

Additional Information

UL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.

As part of our process with all new maintenance technicians this contract may be subject to a successful background check and drug screen.

Compensation: $50-$50