Solar Maintenance Technician needed for weekly site visit
Company Overview:
Harness Energy is a leading provider of wind and solar field services. Our mission is to measure and provide reliable data to help the world achieve carbon net-zero energy production. We do this by installing and maintaining equipment that wind and solar energy developers and operators rely on for their feasibility studies and operations.
We are looking for a new member to join our solution orientated team in the renewable energy industry. Our years of experience and commitment to continual improvement ensure we offer our clients the most dependable tools available, utilizing industry best practices. By adhering to our core values, Respect, Agility, and Follow-Through, we are building a way toward a greater tomorrow!
Job Summary:
The Solar Maintenance Technician will perform regularly scheduled maintenance on the Harness Energy Solar Resource Assessment stations. Technicians will complete maintenance and document photos of all work completed as specified by the site form.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform scheduled weekly site visits as directed by the Harness’s Solar Support Team
-48-hour notice is required to reschedule the site visit in the case of emergency
-Must call or text the Solar Support Team to reschedule a planned site visit
During the Site Visit:
-Send site “Arrival” confirmation to Solar Support Team via text message once on site
-Clean select solar panels per Harness training, specifications, and site form
-Level and clean pyranometers per Harness Energy training, specifications, and site form
-Photograph the site and equipment as outlined in the site form instructions
All photos must meet Harness’s standard requirements as outlined in training and SOP documents
-Document and photograph any site damage, theft, or risk to include but not limited to:
Stolen or missing equipment/fencing
Disrupted or damaged equipment/fencing
Environmental factors
-Address any basic maintenance the site requires to include but not limited to:
Clear grass/weeds to <6” in height
Tension loose guy wires
-Capture replenishment needs to ensure the site service supplies can be restocked to meet the requirements of a complete maintenance kit
After the Site Visit:
-Send site “Completed” confirmation to Solar Support Team via text message once work is executed to the specifications of the site form
-Upload the completed site form and photos to SharePoint via a smartphone by midnight the same day the visit was performed
-Report to the Solar Support Team by midnight the same day the visit was performed any site damage, theft, or risk
-Text, email, or call the Solar Support Team any replenishment requirements needed for the maintenance kit within 24 hours of leaving site
Requirements
-The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
-Able to stand and move about the site to physically clean the equipment and perform site maintenance
-Reliable vehicle or mode of transport to consistently and reliably visit scheduled site visits in various weather conditions, during all times of the year
-Working personal smartphone to:
-Send texts, emails, and make calls to Solar Support Team
-Capture required photos
-Download and utilize a free file-sharing application called SharePoint
-Upload required documents and photos to SharePoint at the end of every site visit
-Maintain and monitor an email account
-General technical aptitude
-Basic knowledge of hand tool usage
-Acknowledge and sign the Harness Energy Safety Manual
-Acknowledge and sign the Harness Energy Employee Handbook
Disclaimer:
Harness Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
