Job Title: Solar Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Solar Technician with expertise in operating and maintaining power plant electrical systems, SCADA and controls systems, troubleshooting advanced electrical components, and performing equipment preventative and corrective maintenance. This role involves working primarily outdoors, performing installations, initial start-ups, and mechanical work in electrical substations at solar sites. This position does not offer per diem, must be local.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain power plant electrical systems, SCADA and controls systems.

• Troubleshoot advanced electrical components using established procedures.

• Perform installation and initial start-ups of industrial circuit breakers.

• Conduct mechanical work in electrical substations.

• Inspect equipment, structures, and materials at designated sites to identify and resolve errors or defects.

• Service, repair, and adjust parts of equipment operating on mechanical principles.

• Analyze information and evaluate results to select the best solutions for customer issues.

• Perform physical activities requiring considerable dexterity and agility.

• Support GE Factory Production as needed.

• Operate man lifts, cranes, and reach fork trucks.

• Complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including Field Service Reports, timecards, and expense reports.

• Read and understand electrical schematics and prints.

• Perform medium and high voltage switching.

• Test and troubleshoot medium voltage and high voltage equipment, including transformers, potential transformers, current transformers, breakers, relays, contactors, motors, and inverters.

• Maintain and operate utility-scale PV power plants, primarily monitoring PV plant operations through SCADA.

• Commission, test, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and modify AC and DC solar PV systems, including inverters, PV module arrays, transformers, switchgear, and metering systems.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge in electrical safety and arc flash standards.

• Understanding and ability to follow operating, switching, maintenance, safety, and environmental procedures.

• with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis.

• Working knowledge of industrial or power facility operation and maintenance.

• Knowledge of local and national electrical codes.

• Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical schematics and prints.

• Proficient at medium and high voltage switching.

• In-depth experience testing and troubleshooting medium voltage and high voltage equipment, including transformers, potential transformers, current transformers, breakers, relays, contactors, motors, and inverters.

• Capable of retrieving relay files and documentation.

• Fluency in utilizing a CMMS system for maintenance tracking.

• Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products).

• Good English oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

• Self-directed and accountable, with critical thinking skills regarding processes and issues.

• Highest level of integrity.

• Valid Driver’s License.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with medium and high voltage equipment.

• Experience in solar, electrical, O&M, electrical testing, substation, motors, transformers, and high voltage power.

Work Environment

The work involves outdoor activities, requiring physical dexterity and agility, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Job Location

York, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.