Traveling Solar Technician

MILLER BROS SOLAR, LLC

JOB TITLE: Travelling Utility Solar Technician II - North East United States

About Miller Bros Solar -

Headquartered in Conshohocken PA, MBS operates 5GW + of both Distributed Generation (DG), Utility Scale PV plants and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across 29 states in North America. Our dedicated team aims to exceed our client expectations, control costs, and enable power plants under our management to achieve expected ROIs. Through meticulous customer- focused operations, financial decision-making procedures, and 24/7/365 availability, MBS provides a full wrap of O&M services tailored to our partners' needs. MBS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not sponsor employment visas.

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY - Traveling Solar Technician

This position will require 75% travel through various regions in the north east United States.

The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and understanding to perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations safely and efficiently, as well as provide ongoing monitoring and data collection, troubleshooting and repair services for the various solar power and BESS facilities in the US. (This is not a solar installer position.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Traveling Solar Technician

Responsibilities:

- Safely and efficiently performs corrective, preventative, and emergency maintenance activities within scope of qualifications.

- 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.

- Performs work independently and/or in work crews.

- Adheres to and enforces all safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.

- Support or supervise junior technicians in various tasks as needed.

- Maintain accurate records of installations and repairs.

Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills

- Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects and knowledge of electrical equipment including solar modules, combiner boxes, inverters, pv wiring harness, 35kv underground cable and high voltage substations.

- Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.

- Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.

- Professional demeanor with strong verbal and written communication skills.

- High energy, strong interpersonal skills, and a solid work ethic.

- Detail-oriented with an ability to synthesize complex analysis, approach new challenges with creativity and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers.

- Demonstrated proficiency in research, highly technical equipment and engineering.

- Excellent hands on abilities with strong technical skills.

- Skills to include schematics, electrical systems, photovoltaic systems, programmable logic controllers and high voltage.

Competencies

- Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.

- Actively maintains and expands technical and professional knowledge relevant to the role.

- 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 all site individuals

- Communicates openly and honestly, and constructively, fostering a positive team environment.

- Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.

- Is a strong team player and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate.

- Ability to operate personal computer with technical proficiency of Microsoft Office software.

- Ability to read, write and understand English.

- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Education/Experience

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in power plant or utility-scale PV Solar O&M/EPC environments.

- 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. (required for a Tech II)

- 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.

- Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent journeyman certification preferred.

- Vocational training or certification in solar technology required for Technician II.

- Additional specialized training and certifications (e.g., EE98J) preferred for Technician II.

Working Conditions

- 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 up to 70 pounds, to perform duties and responsibilities.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

- Work overtime and non-standard working hours –(nights) as required

- Travel required as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road