Solar Technician 1

Company: Ripple Effect Consulting LLC
Location: Worcester
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Solar Technician 1 - Worcester, MA -
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Full-time -
Salary: $23.40 - $27.00/hr DOE -
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Job Summary: -
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Ripple Effect Consulting is seeking talent for an available Solar Technician 1 position. The successful candidate will have Preventative & Corrective maintenance experience, be a self-starter, and will be willing to take direction from Field Service leads. All in all, this role will provide an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth. This position will also be based in central Massachusetts with regular travel, as needed. -
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -

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• Based out of your home, travel to distributed and utility-scale solar and battery storage facilities in the region to perform preventative & corrective maintenance. -
  
• Perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.
  
• The Solar Tech 1 will perform -& assist -with -corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform for equipment. This -includes -but is not limited to, installing -Inverters (SMA, Advanced Energy, Power Electronics, GPTech, SunGrow, and Solectria), Trackers (Soltec & ATI), Combiner Boxes, PV Modules, DC Collection equipment and systems, AC Collection and Distribution equipment.
  
• Provide limited support for commissioning activities.
  
• Support warranty claims processes with vendors, as needed.
  
• Participation in company training, as required.
  
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
  
• Perform other duties, as assigned. -
  
  Desired Skills, Expertise and Competencies: -
  
  
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  • Understands and promotes general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place. -
    
  • Experience with electrical systems and familiarity of basic safety principles to include LOTO and Electrical Safety. -
    
  • Must have experience in operating personal computer with technical proficiency of standard business software. Specifically, experience with SCADA and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is highly recommended.
    
  • Promotes the operations team: strong team player and willing to assist others when appropriate.
    
  • High-energy, developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. -
    
  • Detail-oriented with an ability to synthesize sophisticated analysis, approach new challenges with creativity and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers.
    
  • Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills.
    
  • Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations. -
    
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills. -
    
  • Maintains a current level of professional knowledge. -
    
  • Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action. -
    
  • Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with colleagues. -
    
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -
    
    Education / Experience: -
    
    
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    • High school diploma or GED. -
      
    • Experience in solar system installation or energy storage systems an asset. -
      
    • Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills), such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory application, and/or basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities, is preferred. -
      
      Working Conditions: -
      
      
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      • Conduct work outside and from home. -
        
      • Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high/low humidity areas. -
        
      • Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment. -
        
      • Requires use of personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc). -
        
      • May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals. -
        
      • Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities. -
        
      • A willingness to work overtime and non-standard working hours, as needed. -
        
      • Travel to sites outside typical area. -
        

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