Commercial O&M Technician

About NovaSource

NovaSource Power Services is the service partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. As an O&M-focused company with 20 years of operating experience, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our client’s renewables goals around the world. ​

​Our turn-key services optimize each step of our client’s project lifecycles — from commissioning to decommissioning and everything in between. Our approach delivers creative success for our clients, stability for our teams, and enables us to build a world-class culture of excellence. And that’s how we empower a renewable world.

Summary of Role

The Operations and Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative and reactive maintenance, system commissioning, troubleshooting and generally maintaining our customers’ solar assets. This key position is responsible for managing time and resources so that O&M customers are serviced promptly and effectively. Responsibilities include electrical troubleshooting, module cleaning, adherence to safety procedures, process improvement and innovation, electronic monitoring set-up. A strong foundation in electrical installation, solar electrical systems, and customer service is required. The ideal candidate will also lead efforts for safe working practices.

Experience:

• 2 +Years of Commercial Solar Installation experience
• 3 + Years of Solar O&M experience preferred

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to drive a vehicle during the normal course of business.
• Demonstrated expertise in Residential Solar Commissioning and Solar Installation
• Knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes and standards is required
• 3+ years of Commercial Solar O&M experience preferred
• 3 + years Commercial Solar Installation experience preferred
• Commercial electrical experience required
• Electrical safety experience required
• 3+ years of previous field construction experience required
• Previous experience in the solar industry is required
• Must be a motivated team player, looking to succeed
• PV design or PV Electrical experience is required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Professional appearance and interaction
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to drive to multiple sites throughout the day.
• Must maintain a clean driving record with ability to pass driving background check
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with regard to safety
• Ability to work safely in a branch/warehouse environment
• Ability to operate office equipment including computers and determine accuracy of work

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and other technical services on commercial PV systems.
• Work with construction departments to commission and maintain all commercial PV systems.
• Respond to reactive maintenance events- potentially in emergency.
• Communicate activities to clients, appropriate personnel, vendors, and internal staff.
• Collect data and create reports for appropriate company personnel and customers.
• Create estimate of time and materials to perform corrective maintenance.
• Maintain O&M vehicle so that it is always clean, presentable, functional.
• Maintain company assigned tools, safety gear and other resources.
• Attend training sessions from internal and external resources (Inverter and monitoring manufacturers, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational, professional and/or other requirements:

• JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN. (Preferred)
• NABCEP certified preferred.
• Satcon, Xantrex, AE and other central inverter certifications.
• NDT (IR) certification.
• Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold).
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs and work on rooftops.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exercises a high level of professionalism and a positive demeanor.
• Capable of safely lifting 70 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of NEC, UBC and other building codes.
• Ability to innovate and improve operations and solve complex problems.
• Thrive in a team environment.
• High integrity, IQ and energy a must!

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• Full drive time paid to and from home residence
• Highly paid benefit plans
• Competitive pay structures
• 4% 401k match
• Fully paid parental leave
• Extensive sick, time off, and holiday plans

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Project Site (non-craft) Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift
• Will climb stairs and/or ladders on an occasional basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)

US: Diversity Statement – Equal Employment Opportunity

It is NovaSource’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. NovaSource disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Commercial Electrical: 2 years (Preferred)
• Commercial Solar O&M: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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