O&M Field Tech Apprentice – Solar Field

Position Summary

The O&M Field Technician Apprentice position is to assist other site technicians in the routine site maintenance of the

inverters, transformers, combiner boxes, trackers, modules, etc. An O&M Field Technician Apprentice will work closely

with trained personnel to improve their knowledge and skills in the solar industry.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair inverters, trackers, and other systems on site.
• Perform retinue testing and repair of DC electrical circuits.
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty equipment.
• Manage on site inventory and equipment.
• Ensure site safety and security.
• Perform electrically safe testing procedures on all components on site before maintenance begins.
• Log and record all maintenance activities performed.
• Adhere to all site safety requirements including LOTO, PPE, and safe working practices.
• Perform all solar site activities not listed above.

Education And/or Experience Requirements

• Required:
• Basic Microsoft Office software experience (ie Outlook, Excel)
• Basic electrical principles knowledge
• Basic understanding of common hand tools
• Preferred:
• Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) programs
• Electrical testing equipment knowledge (multimeter, IV Curve Tracer, etc.)
• Basic SCADA system monitoring and application experience
• Medium and High Electrical Voltage experience
• 0-2 Years of solar experience

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Required:
• Ability to mostly work in an outside environment
• Lifting items greater than 35 pounds
• Walking on uneven ground
• Ability to handle temperature extremes.
• Able to wear and safely utilize all PPE required to perform tasks.