Maint Tech IV

Job Description

Under general supervision this position performs complex diagnostics, repairs, calibrations, modifications, and routine service on a wide variety of facilities and building equipment, systems, structures and hardware, including air handlers, domestic water, chilled water, hot water, steam, humidification, building exhaust, compressed air, controls, lighting, electrical, security systems, fire systems, etc. This role produces workmanship commensurate with journeyman level, that is, competent and reliable, in one or several of the following trades: heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, welding, or electronics.

• Complete preventive maintenance (PMs)

• Implement standard trade practices and procedures (using appropriate safety precautions) for routine maintenance

• Provide technical assistance to junior staff

• Perform general housekeeping duties in the work areas and shop

• Provide data and reports as required

• Maintain a working knowledge of Company specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, programs, and goals as applicable to this position

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment

• Troubleshoot complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems including: Inverter faults, Tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues.

• Understand the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of the solar site and associated equipment.

• Conduct site maintenance daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.

• Maintain company tooling, facilities, and equipment in a clean safe work environment

• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent appropriate General Certificates of Secondary Education or global equivalent preferred

• Ten (10) years experience with installation or maintenance of controls systems

• Minimum five (5) years of trade school education or global equivalent

• License(s) and certification(s) as required

• Ability to read and interpret building layouts, system drawings and manufacturers' equipment specifications

• Knowledge and experience with sophisticated hand tools and test equipment

• Ability to write simple correspondence

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring preferred.

• Experience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc.

• Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems preferred.

• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection

• Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found

• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices

• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams/schematics

• Proficiency with MS Office suite