Lead-Senior Solar Technician

Scope of Position

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

Looking for experienced Solar technicians to perform maintenance and repairs at new Solar contract in Oahu, Hawaii.   

Responsibilities

Lead Solar Technician: leads their team(s) to perform all aspects of support for the Operations & Maintenance department.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Electrician with Substation HV Protections & Controls experience, Engineering Technicians qualification is ideal.
• Will be expected to demonstrate capabilities equaling that of a Senior Solar Technician or greater.
• Experience working with current wind and/or solar technologies.
• Strong computer skills required, including but not limited to creating spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Software Programs and SAP.
• Ability to follow company QC and Safety procedures.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Able to provide proof of a current driver’s license and clean driving record, in order to operate company vehicles (field trucks) both on site as well as on public roads and highways.

Senior Solar Technician: Performs unsupervised field maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on one or more types of photovoltaic (PV) power and energy storage systems (ESS).

Qualifications:

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent; or up to two (2) years of related experience or training; or combination of education and experience and a minimum of two (2) years of electrical experience with successful completion of the Senior Solar Technician Qualification Standard and demonstrated safe work habits.
• Must have an advanced working knowledge of solar industry best practices, NEC requirements, and diagnosis / repair of solar generator and energy storage systems including understanding the theory of operation, documentation and schematics, mechanical and electrical controls and voltages, system hazards and mitigation controls, and DAS navigation and fault identification on these systems and sub-components.
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak clearly in English.
• Successful completion of the Senior Solar Technician Qualification Standard.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code and industry related OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to work in company provided: software as a service (SaaS), data acquisition systems (DAS), and computer maintenance management systems (CMMS). These include, but not limited to; DayForce, Concur, Egencia, Microsoft Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP, Sphera, ECRM, and OEM SCADA systems.

Qualifications

Physical Demands all levels: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Be able to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to hear and communicate clearly.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in an electrical-mechanical environment as dictated in the scope, responsibilities, and qualifications above.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time and walk multiple miles.
• Able to operate company vehicles (field trucks) both on site as well as on public roads and highways. Must have a current driver’s license with a good DMV record.
• Demonstrate good work habits, including but not limited to; attendance and maintaining a neat and orderly physical and digital work environment.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:

• Extreme weather conditions, including cold, rain, wind, etc.
• Moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Confined spaces
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay Ranges by Job Level :

Lead Tech: $27.00 - $44.00

Senior Tech: $30.00 - $50.00

In addition, EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employment incentives, including.

• Competitive Bonus incentives: This position is eligible for our annual bonus program
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health & wellness premium coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Rewarding 401k Package: EDF Renewables provides a generous contribution with immediate vesting

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable time off programs, including paid parental leave
• Rewarding Learning & Development Opportunities
• Supportive Mentorship & Buddy Programs

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of Delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.