Advanced Solar Technician

Solar Technician

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

The Show Me Solar site is a 250MW solar power generation facility located near Kingdom City, MO utilizing SMA inverters.

As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for assisting in operating and maintaining the energy site.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment
• Perform vegetation management, up to operating large equipment to maintain the site per the vegetation management plan.
• Troubleshoot complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems including:
  Inverter faults, Tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues.
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of solar site and associated equipment.
• Conduct site maintenance daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
• The Solar Technician will work a schedule of 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday (40 hours) and will be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime and potential night work. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Four (4+) years of experience in renewable energy (Solar or Wind) operations & maintenance OR eight (8+) years of relevant experience.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willing to support other project sites in the region.
• Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder
• Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Base Pay: $39.87 - $49.97 US Hourly

10% Bonus

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.