Photovoltaic & Battery Storage Technician; Tech III

Description

Terra-Gen is seeking a PV/BESS (Photovoltaic / Battery Energy Storage System) Technician III to perform scheduled and unscheduled fieldwork required to operate and maintain the Edward / Sanborn project to standards above industry best practice. Fieldwork includes, but is not limited to installing new systems, troubleshooting, testing, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and assisting site visits. The PV/BESS Technician may also be assigned the responsibility for observing the quality and safety practices of contractors performing PV/BESS technical maintenance and commissioning type work.

The ideal candidate would be a self-starter and reports to and takes directions from the Operations Site Supervisor. The site is located in the vicinity of Mojave (CA). Some travel may be required for this position. This role provides opportunities for professional growth.

The candidate may perform work independently and/or in a team environment, depending upon skills, experience and job task.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repair of DC, low voltage AC, data acquisition, meteorological stations, PV and ESS system components, including grounded circuits, safely and efficiently while using all safety practices. Tests to be performed by a technician include but are not limited to:
Open circuit voltage;
Operating DC current; and Resistance test.

• Understand, participate and promote general workplace safety and the ability to follow established environmental, safety and procedural standards as well as assist Terra-Gen to improve upon the existing standards.
• Ability to excel individually or in a team atmosphere within a collaborative, cross-functional and diverse organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
• Maturity, professionalism and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with superiors and colleagues.
• Models professional behaviors of conduct that reflect positively on themselves and the company.
• Developed interpersonal skills, strong work ethic with High-energy.
• Detailed orientated with excellent hands-on abilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance on PV systems to include thermography of low and medium voltage equipment.
• Audit third party systems as directed for potential safety concerns, quality of work performed and possible improvement opportunities.
• Identify, coordinate, and observe contracted workers performing troubleshooting and repairs to OEM equipment to include medium voltage equipment.
• Document time, material, expenses and maintenance records in O&Ms computer-based maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Complete assigned training and qualification requirements within a specified time frame, including meeting or exceeding minimum test score requirements.
• Demonstrate technical aptitude and skill performing field tasks, learning progression and ability to apply training along with the ability to recognize and use stop work authority.
• Complete Safe work permits and conducts level appropriate JHA’s.
• Prepare reports and communicate to site management the results of maintenance activities.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

• Practical knowledge of PV electrical systems and their components and how to safely LOTO the equipment.
• Basic knowledge of ESS and the equipment to include related hazards and how to safely shut it down.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot system failures, to include ground faults.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Driver’s license.
• Journeyman or licensed industrial electrician preferred.
• Knowledge of building and structural construction techniques preferred.
• Certified inverter training by Power Electronics, Sungrow preferred.

• High school graduate or GED.
• 1-3+ years’ experience at a Utility-scale Solar Plant.
• Practical experience with electrical wiring and basic construction practices required.
• Technical/science/engineering degree, certificate with energy systems preferred.
• Experience with metering and test…