Solar Technician II - (DG/Albany area)

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The AES Operations team is looking for a seasoned Solar Technician with solid troubleshooting experience. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, and demonstrate the ability to lead, train, and teach other field personnel. The position will be based in the Albany area with regular regional travel to attend to the sites' needs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travel to utility-scale solar and battery storage facilities in local region to perform preventative & corrective maintenance
• Perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility
• Coordinate and manage contractors engaged to support maintenance activities
• Provide limited support for commissioning activities
• Lead/support warranty claims processes with vendors as needed.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
• Perform work independently and in team environments

Desired Skills, Expertise, and Competencies:

• Proven experience with a variety of electrical equipment and knowledge of basic IT and remote communications equipment
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage systems (BESS), a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and plan preventative & corrective maintenance on solar and battery storage equipment
• Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place
• Maturity, professionalism, and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Self-starter, developed interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to research/interpret technical documents and data
• Results oriented fixer of things, with a do what I do leadership philosophy
• Ability to operate personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Maintains a current level of professional knowledge
• Focus on personal growth and team development
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships
• Supports the development of a productive work culture and resilient team
• Desire to learn new things and teach others

Education / Experience:

• Technical degree or equivalent Journeyman qualifications
• Three or more years of experience as a PV O&M solar technician
• Five (5) or more years' experience in a power plant

• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and electrical theory application
• Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities
• OSHA 10 and NFPA 70e Certifications

Working Conditions:

• Working outside
• Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high/low humidity areas
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment
• Requires use of personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to emergencies, as needed

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience; competitive