Solar Technician I

Company: Clearway Energy
Location: Dateland
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

About Us
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and operate over 7.5 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, Clearway's 5 gigawatts of wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of nearly 8.8 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco, CA with offices in Carlsbad, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; and Princeton, NJ. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Solar Site Supervisor, the Solar Technician I is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation.

Principal Responsibilities & Key Results

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• Assists higher level Technicians in performing maintenance.
  
• 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 other duties as assigned.
  
  
  Knowledge & Skills
  
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  • 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 driver's license and good driving record.
    
  • Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights, holidays, weekends), 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.
    
    
    Qualifications
    
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    • A high school diploma or GED is required or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment.
      
    • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical fundamentals of PV systems preferred.
      
    • 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification and qualifications preferred.
      
      Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

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