Lead Site Solar Technician - Primoris Renewable Energy

Job Overview:

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a full-time Lead Solar Technician. This position involved overnight travel. The Lead Solar Technician must have the ability to work safely at high quality with electrical & mechanical components, issues and concerns.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Perform a full range of diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and oversight of issues that may arise at a solar farm across the US

Ability to diagnose a full range of solar service issues

Provide outstanding customer experience

Ability to travel using own vehicle or in company owned vehicle

Participate in staff meetings and assist with broader company initiatives

Provide daily reports

Effectively use hand and power tools

Effectively use a laptop and a variety of programs/applications

Learn and understand basic low voltage electrical systems

Operate machinery/equipment such as skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes, rock drills, jack hammers, compressors, generators, winches

Troubleshoot technological issues

Clean, maintain, and inventory company owned tools/equipment

Contribute during the planning phase of the project by performing regional research and outreach

Act professionally in remote areas, on active construction sites, or in the office

Think creatively and encourage open-mindedness

Continually drive self-improvement and motivate excellence in coworkers

Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety and environmental procedures

Maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Drive long distances in heavy work trucks, often with trailers in tow Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years working with solar operational farms

Knowledge of all major solar and energy storage products

Training on top tier inverters a plus

Journeyman electrician preferred, NABCEP or similar certification preferred

Must be highly organized and punctual

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must have a valid drivers license and pass cdl background check and physical

Must have the ability to work though issues and troubleshoot safely

Accommodate frequent travel -- 75% of the year / 3 weeks per month

Work as a member of a small team, as well as independently in the field

Must be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to: standing, stooping, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time. Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body

Lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks

Lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday

Sustain prolonged exposure to extreme weather and environmental conditions Benefits:

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution

Company Overview:

The management team at PRE has a great deal of experience in the solar industry with 1 GW of projects managed, sold and completed in the last 5 years. This includes the completion of over 236 MW in 2018, earning us the #1 spot in Texas in the 2019 Top Solar Contractors list, and #7 in the 2019 Top Solar EPC list from Solar Power World, in addition to other placements. Read more at Solar Power World. As a part of Primoris Service Corporation, PRE has the financial backing and experience to support any solar project across the United States. We are committed to providing the highest value solar services in the market and pride ourselves on delivering quality projects on time and on budget.

Agency Statement:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.

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