Solar Service Technician

Pay Range from $23 - $31/hr (DOE) + Company benefits + Take Home Vehicle

***Residential Solar***

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) inverters, string boxes and solar panels and other components
Assist in the commissioning of the solar array and monitoring systems during project installation when needed
Ensure that PV systems are setup correctly
Perform re-roofs, roof repairs, drywall repairs as needed
Install hardware, PV modules, inverters, and monitoring equipment
Perform commissioning of inverters and inspection of solar panels
Mechanical/structural mounting of racking, modules, and electrical equipment
Respond to corrective maintenance cases on PV inverters, string boxes and solar panels; this includes troubleshooting, testing, and repairing activities
Electrical wiring of solar array/system (AC and DC)
Perform voltage testing using appropriate PPE and procedures
Prepare reports, if needed, to comply with deliverables in O&M contracts
Help in all areas of preventative and corrective maintenance as directed by manager with minimal supervision
Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, maintenance, and safety
Ensure tasks are performed according to organizational requirements for quality management and environmental, health and safety standards, policies, and procedures
Maintains adherence to Company policies, environmental health and safety policies and good housekeeping practices; identifies gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment and provides recommendations to higher level technical staff and management
Ability to repair all types of Roofs as well as Ground Mounts
Ability to add or remove panels on solar systems
Able to identify/isolate roof leaks
Ability to understand or have experience in Electrical Panels including Sub Panels (Modera derate conduit bending, relocating circuits, etc.)
Ability to understand or have experience in Monitoring equipment (Cat5, Zigbee, Router, Range Extender and ETC)
Able to read and understand plans
Ability to understand or have experience with all AHJ guidelines within region
Ability to troubleshoot an inverter that is reporting production loss
Ability to understand or have experience with all types of Solar Equipment (Enphase, SolarEdge, Sunpower and ETC
Complete RMA’s and log project documentation
Understand of battery backup systems (Enphase, LG and ETC )
Experience in Electrical troubleshooting (Power outage, shorts, faults and ETC)
Understanding of Standalone Metering equipment (CT for production and consumption)
May perform required travel for extended periods at a time
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Certifications:

High School Graduate or GED

Experience:

Must have a minimum of 1+ year solar experience
Must have electrical and roof racking experience
Experience installing all types of grid-tier inverters and be able to work with various ground and roof mount racking systems
Experience in PV Component performance and HALT testing
Experience in Electrical troubleshooting (Power outage, shorts, faults, and ETC)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with electrical plans and field layouts
Ability to read and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations
Must understand NEC (National Electrical Codes) codes that relate to PV installations
Good motivation with an attention to productivity, detail, and safety
Able to work safety with heights on ladders and in confined areas
Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and able to work on your feet for long periods of time
Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS (Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work.) If required to travel, must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites.

High Priority

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene.

Job based in Escondido, CA not seeking remote employees.

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