New Energy, an ALLETE company, provides financing, project development and management for solar farms across the U.S.
Special Projects Solar O&M Technician, Level 3
Location
Minnesota
Posted
73 days ago
Salary
$75K - $95K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Special Projects Solar O&M Technician, Level 3
New Energy Equity
• Serve as the premier technical field expert in the Special Projects division. • Work independently in high-voltage environments without direct supervision. • Lead complex inspections, specialized engineering project executions, advanced troubleshooting, and critical system diagnostics. • Own project sites, oversee subcontracted labor, and mentor and train junior technicians. • Follow a transparent Field Tech Development Pathway to Technician Level 4. • Promote and lead a culture of safety in all aspects of special project work. • Assist in the planning and execution of special projects, ensuring adherence to project procedures and schedules. • Conduct advanced preventative maintenance tasks on commercial, industrial, and utility-scale PV and energy storage systems. • Independently diagnose and troubleshoot complex system issues. • Support project tracking and communicate scheduling, budgeting, and project risks.
Job Requirements
- 75% travel on short notice, including flexibility and willingness to work outside traditional business hours.
- 2–4 years of demonstrated experience working with electrical systems, with specific experience in solar O&M, installation, or commissioning.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field highly preferred.
- OSHA 30-hour certification required.
- NFPA 70e certification required (NFPA 70b familiarity is a plus).
- FAA Part 107 Certification (and proficiency operating drones for aerial thermographic purposes) required.
- NABCEP certification (PV Installer, PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist, or O&M Specialist) is a plus.
- Proficient knowledge of electrical systems, solar energy principles, grid-tied systems, power generation, and solar technologies.
- Proficient in the use of specialized electrical and PV-specific diagnostic tools (e.g., I/V Curve Tracers, Meggers, and Isolation testers).
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from complex electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and PV system as-builts.
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Benefits
- Up to an 8% performance bonus paid out annually.
- Company truck, company credit card, vehicle maintenance card, tools, and equipment provided.
- Company-provided PPE and Fire Resistant clothing kit provided (including bibs, jackets, pants, and shirts).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company pays 80% of health insurance premiums, plus a 401(k) with up to a 7.5% company match.
- Paid time off accrued each pay period, 120 hours per year (years 0–2), 160 hours (years 3–9), and 200 hours (10+ years), plus 11 paid holidays.
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance at one times your annual salary.
- Company-paid certifications and training, including OSHA, NFPA 70e/70b, FAA Part 107, and the O&M Tech course series.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually for approved educational programs.
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