Description

CAMS Solar Services, LLC is seeking to hire a Solar O&M Service Technician with knowledge in electrical systems within the Commercial and Industrial solar space. Our C&I Solar Service Technician II will be responsible for completing service calls, troubleshooting solar installations and electrical preventative maintenance among other things. The candidate must have a strong safety mindset, an excellent work ethic, good communication and documenting skills, etc. This job opportunity will work on multiple sites in the Northern California region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of Photovoltaic (PV) inverters, combiner boxes, solar panels, and other components.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance of Battery Storage (BESS) units and MV interconnections.
• Able to replace/install hardware, PV modules, inverters, monitoring equipment and any other component within the solar site.
• Perform commissioning of equipment depending on degree on maintenance needed.
• Perform electrical testing using appropriate PPE and procedures.
• Understand the requirements for LOTO and to wear appropriate arc flash PPE required for the system being worked on
• Prepare reports to comply with deliverables in O&M contracts
• Help in all areas of preventative and corrective maintenance as directed by manager with minimal supervision.
• In the performance of your duties, use equipment and resources in accordance with instructions provided by the company.
• Maintains adherence to Company policies, quality, environmental health and safety policies and good housekeeping practices.
• Carry out any other tasks delegated by the company.
• Must have flexibility to work during weekends and always be available on call. Occasion night shift work required
• Attending training sessions on equipment as provided by the manufacturer and approved by the manager.
• Work alone outdoors, potentially in extreme weather conditions.
• Conduct routine site inspections for security, cleanliness, and note deficiencies
• Substation and Medium Voltage Equipment Inspections.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and possibly in awkward positions for extended periods

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years' experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PV systems required.
• Must be able to become a qualified person per NESC, NEC, NFPA 70E to work up to Medium Voltage (MV)
• Must have good organization, communication, analytical, planning and customer service skills.
• Must be flexible, be able to adapt to new situations, have self-control and have high integrity.
• Must have flexibility to work during weekends and always available on call.
• Competent skills using Microsoft office software's like Outlook, Excel, and Word. Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Company vehicles provided and will require daily travel to locations throughout California.
• Lift objects weighing 50 pounds.
• Climb and descend stairs and ladders.
• Stoop when servicing equipment
• Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Clean driving record to operate company vehicles. Must be able to commute to the project site in the Central CA area daily.

Other Desirable Skills

• CA electrical license is desired but not required
• OSHA 10 or 30 Hour