Solar Technician II

Immediate opportunity for a Solar Technician II to work for an established company at a solar site in Desert Center, CA. 

Position Title: Solar Technician II 
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Desert Center, CA
Schedule: M-F 6am-2:30pm

Job Description: 
Reporting to the Solar Site Manager, the Solar Technician II is responsible for performing corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for solar PV systems and associated equipment. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform
• Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements
• Participate in required training, including On-the-Job Training, Self-Study, Computer Based Training and Classroom Training
• Performs work independently and/or in work crews
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Travel required as needed

Skills/Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• 1+ years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience
• 2+ years of field experience with significant I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application
• Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities
• Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge
• Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards, as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place
• Will drive company vehicle; must have a valid state drivers license and good driving record
• Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights), when needed
• Professionalism and excellent communication skills
• Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team