Solar Tech - Levels; associate

Overview

Solar Tech - Multiple Levels (associate and staff)

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have powered our customers’ homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. As Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We work across multiple states with renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services.

On-Site Role:
Must be available to work on-site at this assigned work location. Emergency Response:
Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Ensures that DTE Electric’s assets are maximizing energy production and operating at their design point. Works independently as well as with more experienced technicians, assisting with operating and maintaining utility-scale solar photovoltaic electric systems. Responsibilities include monitoring, routine inspections, recordkeeping, and various other duties.

• Conducts planned maintenance activities as well as performs regular site inspections.
• Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs equipment as required.
• Performs remote diagnostic checks and equipment resets as needed.
• Recommends enhancements and implements improvements to increase plant output.
• Maintains records in computer-based work management program.
• Lead warranty claim process, including documentation and submittals
• Utilize remote troubleshooting tools and monitoring software.
• Provides input to create and revise standard work procedures and operating instructions.
• Prioritizes safety daily, leads site safety meetings, analyzes job hazards, and provides prompt resolution.
• Assists with emergency response, and works scheduled on-call shifts.
• Conducts battery energy storage system maintenance, including monitoring and site inspections.
• Assists in the planning and execution with facility tours and stakeholder visits on knowledge.

Minimum Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED and 1-3 years of electrical experience or experience in operation & maintenance of renewable energy projects.

• Associate Degree in Electrical-related field
• Solar Service Technician Certification
• North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certification
• Knowledge of plant level controls and low voltage equipment
• Knowledge of electrical safety procedures
• Familiar with insulation resistance testing, IV Curve Tracing and common electrical testing procedures

• Ability to travel to other locations
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Proficiency reading technical specifications documents, site plans and electrical schematics
• Comfortable working with up to 1,500
  
  VDC and 1,000
  
  VAC
• Basic data acquisition and networking systems knowledge
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, logical reasoning, written and verbal communication skills
• Keeping work vehicles, tools and equipment in good working condition
• General computer proficiency
• Comfortable working outdoors in inclement weather
• Must be able to push, pull and lift tools and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs

This description covers the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents and is not intended as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, or any other status protected by applicable laws.