Solar Field Technician - Travel Required
GameChange Solar is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. We are a leader in the solar racking and tracker industry with a dynamic and driven team passionate about changing the game in solar. Our products are designed to be the fastest installing and most cost-effective in the industry. We are looking for an experienced Solar Field Technician to join our team. This is a hands-on, challenging and fast-paced position with bonus upside for highly exceptional performance. The candidate must be self-motivated, independent, and able to handle multiple priorities. Extended travel of 3 weeks on site and 4 days scheduled off will be required.
Solar Field Technician Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
- Coordinate racking/tracker installation training with the customer prior to arrival on site (date, time, materials, tools, equipment, personnel, etc.).
- Perform solar system installation training with customer personnel which involves installing the test row (must show by doing - not just repeating instructions contained in the Install Manual).
- Manage all training activities and processes to ensure compliance with Install Manuals and Project Construction Drawings.
- Inspect incoming materials per inspection plan and provide timely inspection reports to Customer Operations Manager and Supplier Quality Engineer.
- Act as the system technical expert for all installation best practices and recommended means and methods. Provide guidance and direction regarding the compliance of project construction drawings.
- Escalate technical requests to GCS Engineering team and works with the customer on GCS Engineering team response and recommendations.
- Support and participate in regulatory QA/QC audits and inspections.
- Develop and implement improvements to best-known means and methods.
- Recommend product improvements to GCS Engineering and solicits customer feedback on product and installation.
- Perform data analysis and prepares metrics and reports as requested.
- Participate in cross-functional project teams to support the release of new products and related projects from an installation, reliability and quality perspective.
- Perform, support and/or coordinate product failure investigation, corrective and preventive action, quality improvement projects, and supplier audits as needed.
- May support the complaint investigation process to ensure timely evaluation and resolution of product quality issues.
Solar Field Technician Requirements:
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in construction and installation of utility scale solar trackers and fixed tilt systems
- OSHA 10 certification is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent leadership, problem solving, team development, and critical thinking skills
- High level of integrity with strong emphasis on making and meeting commitments
- High sense of urgency with the ability to delegate and prioritize to meet required deadlines
- Strong computer software skills Microsoft Office applications
- Clean drivers license
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Solar Field Technician* Required Education:*
- Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Construction Management, Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience
Solar Field Technician Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience plus bonus opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off - PTO
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Job Type: Full-time
Travel: Mandatory. Schedules will be 3 weeks on site with 4 days off.
Principals only. GameChange Solar does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application Question(s):
- How is your previous exp. relevant to this role
- List all the racking & tracker systems you have worked with
- Background check is required
Education:
Experience:
- QA/QC: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Remote