Special Projects Solar O&M Technician, Level 3

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Act as the leading technical expert in the Special Projects division.

• Operate autonomously in high-voltage settings without direct oversight.

• Manage intricate inspections, specialized engineering project implementations, advanced troubleshooting, and critical system diagnostics.

• Take ownership of project sites, supervise subcontracted labor, and provide mentorship and training to junior technicians.

• Adhere to a clear Field Tech Development Pathway to Technician Level 4.

• Foster and promote a culture of safety in all dimensions of special project work.

• Aid in the planning and execution of special projects, ensuring compliance with project procedures and timelines.

• Execute advanced preventative maintenance on commercial, industrial, and utility-scale PV and energy storage systems.

• Independently identify and troubleshoot complex system challenges.

• Assist with project tracking and communicate on scheduling, budgeting, and project risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Willingness to travel 75% of the time on short notice, including flexibility to work outside regular business hours.

• 2–4 years of proven experience with electrical systems, specifically in solar O&M, installation, or commissioning.

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory; an Associate's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline is highly preferred.

• OSHA 30-hour certification is required.

• NFPA 70e certification is mandatory (familiarity with NFPA 70b is advantageous).

• FAA Part 107 Certification required, along with proficiency in operating drones for aerial thermographic applications.

• NABCEP certification (PV Installer, PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist, or O&M Specialist) is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, solar energy concepts, grid-tied systems, power generation, and solar technologies.

• Proficient in the use of specialized electrical and PV-specific diagnostic instruments (e.g., I/V Curve Tracers, Meggers, and Isolation testers).

• Capability to read, interpret, and work from intricate electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and PV system as-builts.

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to an 8% performance bonus awarded annually.

• Provision of a company truck, company credit card, vehicle maintenance card, tools, and equipment.

• Company-funded PPE and Fire Resistant clothing kit, including bibs, jackets, pants, and shirts.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the company covering 80% of health insurance premiums, plus a 401(k) plan with up to a 7.5% company match.

• Paid time off accrued each pay period, totaling 120 hours per year (years 0–2), 160 hours (years 3–9), and 200 hours (10+ years), along with 11 paid holidays.

• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.

• Company-sponsored Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance equal to one times your annual salary.

• Company-funded certifications and training, including OSHA, NFPA 70e/70b, FAA Part 107, and the O&M Tech course series.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually for approved educational programs.