Operations & Maintenance Technician II (Maryland)

• Fosters positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Fosters a sense of trust and reliability on behalf of all asset owners and/or owner representatives by providing timely and accurate communication about all site issues.
• Builds strong relationships with host facility staff and off-taker representatives through proactive communication and adherence to all site access guidelines.

• Reviews upcoming assigned work orders and prepares needed tools, materials and equipment.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and tools.
• Manages personal inventory of consumables (zip ties, wire clips, cleaning materials, etc.)
• Submits required information to request warranty replacements via manufacturer RMA process.
• Processes components and parts removed from sites for outbound shipping, inventory or disposal
• Assists in receiving replacement equipment, facilitating returns, and maintaining a stock of spare parts and equipment.

• Performs annual preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) as assigned and completes relevant electronic inspection checklists / reports.
• Responds to site outages as directed and performs on-site troubleshooting to include documenting as found conditions and performing root cause analysis.
• Recommends and performs corrective repairs including but not limited to the removal and replacement of system components and other corrective actions as required.
• Documents all service visits, including annual inspections, assessments, maintenance and other field work. Communicates relevant details in a timely manner via appropriate reporting format.
• Facilitates warranty equipment replacements by capturing necessary data and filing reimbursement claims in a timely manner.
• Utilizes monitoring platforms to periodically review the health of all operating assets as assigned.
• Diagnoses site issues, either remotely or on site, and communicates relevant information via cloud-based ticketing platform (Smartsheet and/or other software systems).

• Instills and adheres to the organization’s safety culture.
• Reports safety observations via electronic safety log and utilizes stop work authority as required.
• Continuously assesses job-related hazards, implements relevant control measures, and notifies supervisor when work scope is unsafe to perform.
• Properly utilizes relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to contractual obligations, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of electrical safety including principles of NFPA 70E.
• Practices continuous learning and seeks to become a subject matter expert on all major equipment types installed across our fleet of assets including DAS, inverters, trackers, and substation equipment.
• Maintains relevant equipment operator licenses as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum two years of experience installing, troubleshooting, or maintaining commercial and/or utility-scale PV solar equipment is required

• General understanding of physical, electrical, and structural construction plans
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment.
• Nextracker and/or ATI tracker installation and/or maintenance certification preferred
• Experience with the National Electric Code as it pertains to solar PV system design preferred
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced construction environment
• Self-motivated
• Honest, reliable, self-aware, and conscientious
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills
• NABCEP System Inspector Board Certification or equivalent preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Demonstration of company core values; Community, Safety, Perpetual Improvement, Nature, Joy, and Respect

• Some evening and weekend work is required
• Some periods of being on-call to address outages, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues affecting operating assets
• Requires approximately 10% office work and 90% field work (day travel)
• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life insurance
• 15 company holidays, similar to Virginia State holiday schedule
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with 4% employer match after 6 months of employment
• Discretionary Bonus Potential
• $600 annual health & wellness reimbursement

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