Solar Technician

Job Description

Solar Service Technician:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot a variety of solar and battery systems including, but not limited to SolarEdge, Tesla, Enphase, SMA, Fronius, and ABB
• Remove and reinstall existing Solar systems in entirety (panels, inverters, racking and roof attachments
• Report thorough job notes and diagnostics
• Communicate with manufacturers for technical and RMA support
• Manage all on-site installation, repair, maintenance, and testing tasks
• Perform jurisdictional solar, electrical, or building inspections as scheduled
• Coordinating jurisdictional inspections with jurisdictions and hosting inspections.
• Technical Abilities, including but not limited to, reading blueprints or plans, using tools and equipment, testing wiring or circuitry, NEC code and basic electrical theory knowledge
• Maintain an organized and efficient calendar, highlighting existing appointments, as well as availability for additional inspections
• Executing unforeseeable minor punch list items such as painting conduit, applying NEC stickers/placards, etc.
• Other tasks and duties as needed
• Perform QA analysis on existing solar systems. (understand code requirement changes over time)
• Act as a subject matter expert for customers
• Manage the comprehensive customer experience
• Ability to travel around the SF Bay Area
• Other tasks and duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with failure analysis/diagnosis and the processes used to facilitate them
• Familiarity with NEC codes
• Minimum 3 years of residential solar experience at crew lead/foreman level
• Must be resourceful and able to troubleshoot and communicate any identified issues independently
• Must be highly organized and punctual
• Comfortable working with a variety of technologies and equipment – mobile device apps and laptop software
• 1-3+ years of previous field construction experience preferred
• PV design or PV Electrical experience is preferred
• PV installation experience is preferred
• Knowledge of local jurisdictional and/or national code requirements is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Electrical: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Location:

• Fremont, CA (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fremont, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fremont, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations