Job Description
Power Electronics is a multinational company focused in Solar and Battery Inverters utility-scale, Electrical Vehicle chargers and industrial speed drives, providing service to companies all over the globe. Power Electronics is searching for new team members in order to sustain its business presence in the US and continue to provide its clients with outstanding technical support. Operating at a global scale, PE is one of very few companies providing its clients with a 24/7 technical assistance, from US to Japan!
With such ambitions and standards in mind, we are looking for the best commissioning experts (technicians & engineers) to join the family and contribute to making the world more sustainable than ever, one step at a time.
The role
The Commissioning Technician is dedicated to the meticulous setup, testing, and integration of Power Electronics inverters, ensuring they meet project specifications and operate at peak performance. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity of photovoltaic systems by conducting thorough testing, executing precise commissioning procedures, and providing expert diagnosis and troubleshooting. The technician is also responsible for documenting all commissioning activities and imparting essential training and support to teams and clients, thereby upholding Power Electronics commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
As a Commissioning Technician, this position will require 100% travel through different States. Weekends included. Besides salary and bonuses, company will cover for all costs.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Start-up and commissioning of solar inverters at customers’ photovoltaic solar plants.
- Configure Power Electronics’ (PE) inverters according to project requirements, including setting up communication protocols, grid settings, and operational parameters.
- Conduct testing of PE inverters to ensure proper functionality and performance, including voltage checks, frequency measurements, and power output testing under various operating conditions.
- Integrate PE inverters into the overall photovoltaic system, including connecting inverters to solar panels, batteries (if applicable), and electrical distribution systems, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Execute commissioning procedures for PE inverters, which may include system startup, calibration of sensors, verification of protection functions, and synchronization with the electrical grid (if applicable).
- Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues related to PE inverters, such as communication errors, electrical faults, or performance deviations, and implement corrective actions to resolve problems and ensure system reliability.
- Prepare and submit accurate records of commissioning activities sucha as Work Reports (using Power OnSupport), including test results, inverter configurations, and commissioning reports, to ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards as well as JSA Reports.
- Provide training and technical support to installation teams, maintenance personnel, and end-users on inverter operation, troubleshooting procedures, and maintenance requirements.
- Travel based on operations demands. 90% of the time.
- Other responsibilities may be assigned.
About our company
Pure Energy is our motivation to lead the Renewable Energy Generation. It is the search for product and service perfection. It is our vision of a clean and sustainable world, for our children and future generations!
Our company is specialized in the development of advanced power electronics equipment, with a unique high-standards customer service to match.
The hiring process at a glance
- First phone introduction call to check basic information about current professional status and ambitions (From Spain)
- Second step will be a 60mn virtual meeting (videocall) and will include a technical test
- Final interview with the leadership team based out in the US (also a virtual meeting)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $106,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 5% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Please write your personal email.
- As the hiring process is done may be done from our main US office in Gilbert, AZ or from our headquarters in Spain, please also expect a call from a +34 number.
- What is the highest voltage you have worked hands on?
- This position requires being traveling and out of home the whole year, Monday to Sunday. Please confirm if you agree with this.
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road