What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Solar Technician, Level III position at Pearce Services?
Description
At PEARCE RENEWABLES, we've got a career for you.
Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for commercial and utility-scale wind, solar, EV charging, and energy storage assets. With over 1,700 team members, operating out of 25 offices throughout the country and servicing approximately 50,000 unique locations, Pearce serves a wide range of OEMs, asset owners, and operators. Pearce’s broad service capabilities and geographic footprint throughout the United States provides an excellent home for field technicians and service professionals to grow and advance their careers. Learn more about Pearce Renewables at www.Pearce-Renewables.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Commercial Solar Technician III in the PEARCE Renewables Solar Division performs tasks involving physical labor at solar energy projects.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Employees in the Commercial Solar Technician III position are expected to perform the following essential functions, with or without accommodations:
· Travel overnight in support of the company. (Up to 100% travel.)
· Work independently and in a team environment. Must be able to lead and give instruction to other employees supporting the project.
· Safely diagnose and troubleshoot active issues within the PV array from the module up to the inverter level and repair active positive/negative ground faults in the field.
· Work directly with site representation in performing advanced diagnosis/troubleshooting of the array.
· Read schematics and understand how the configuration of the array directly applies to this information.
· Apply LOTO when necessary and ensuring that existing Pearce protocols are adhered to.
· Troubleshoot and diagnose communication issues.
· Work at heights from 9’ to 50’ and demonstrate proper use of ladders.
· Have experience in operating scissor lifts, and articulating boom lifts and forklifts including telescoping.
· Additional low-level repairs may be required on a non-specific basis to include combiner box repairs/modification/replacement, module replacement and in-line string repair/replacement. This may also include running new homerun cable from the inverter to the combiner box.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to demonstrate electrical competency and an understanding of the PV Circuit in the field. Fluency of electrical meters, IV-Curve Tracing, Megger testing and properly take thermal imaging, 1500v DC PV systems and power isolation of PV systems is required. Inverter training is preferred.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WHAT WE OFFER
Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for commercial and utility-scale wind, solar, EV charging, and energy storage assets. Pearce will provide with you the tools and resources you need to design, build, and enhance a successful career. We are dedicated to the success of our employees through competitive salary, incentives, health, and retirement benefits. Also provided are all necessary tools and safety equipment.
Pearce Renewables believes in strength through diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
Must be able to pass:
Criminal Background Check
Drug Test
MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) Check
