Solar Technician

INVENERGY LLC • Battle Creek, MI • 1d ago

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Job Description About The Site The Calhoun Energy Center is a 200 MW-AC solar powered generation facility located in Battlecreek, MI utilizing GE inverters, Single axis NEXTracker trackers, and Longi modules, with an attached substation. Horsepower Solar consists of 7 smaller sites is southern Michigan. Each site is approximately 20 MW with an attached substation. The sites utilize Nevados and NEXTracker Horizon trackers, Sungrow Inverters and there are multiple panel @types. Position Overview As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for assisting in operating and maintaining the energy site. Responsibilities Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment Perform vegetation management, up to operating large equipment to maintain the site per the vegetation management plan. Troubleshoot complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems including: Inverter faults, Tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues. Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of solar site and associated equipment. Conduct site maintenance daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment. The Solar Technician will work a schedule of 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday (40 hours) and will be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime and potential night work. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods. Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment Required Skills High school diploma or equivalent One (1) year technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education. Willing to travel up to 30% of the time. Willing to support other project sites in the region. Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight Effective communication skills both written and verbal Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds). Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Education and/or Work Experience Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring Experience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc. Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line

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