Solar Technician III

Solar Technician IIICleanleaf is seeking a Solar Technician III to join our growing team! The Solar Technician III is one of the most experienced employees in the field, and they are responsible for leading and training any team members assigned to the team.Position ResponsibilitiesPosition responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Demonstrate integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basisSupervise, lead, and train any Solar Technician I or Solar Technician II team member assigned to work with the Solar Technician IIIPerform Preventive Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Cleanleaf, customer, and OEM standardsPerform Corrective Maintenance on solar and battery installations in accordance with Cleanleaf, customer, and OEM standards, ensuring that the root cause has been identified and correctedEnsure that work being performed in the area meets or exceeds Cleanleaf O&M standardsComplete assigned tasks safely, correctly, and within the allotted timeEnsure all PPE, tools, and equipment assigned to the employee are accounted for, maintained in good condition, repaired or replaced as requiredInterface with SCADA/DAS systems to understand onsite issue with the ability to communicate to both management and customersCorrectly document all work in a Service Visit and Case within Cleanleaf's CMMS. Correct documentation includes proper grammar and spelling, photography, thermal photography, and completion of checklistsProvide technical support for customer issues as requestedPerform other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Area Supervisor or Regional ManagerSafety Duties & ResponsibilitiesSafety is a core value at Cleanleaf, and the Solar Technician III must:Read, understand and sign all safety proceduresAttend weekly safety meetingsReceive, inspect, and maintain all required PPEComplete all required safety trainingEnsure every safety incident known to the employee is reported timely and accuratelyEnsure every safety incident involving the employee is fully investigated, documented and corrective actions are implementedRequired Skills & ExperienceWhile no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes:High school diploma or equivalentMust be able to pass a criminal background and motor vehicle record checkMust have and maintain a valid driver's licenseAbility to communicate in English, both oral and writtenExcellent organizational and leadership skillsOutstanding communication and interpersonal abilitiesBasic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation and CMMS systemsProven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulationsAbility to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematicsKnowledge and understanding of solar plant construction and comprehension of how onsite equipment interacts with the overall planKnowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair SCADA/DAS systems which are used to monitor and report onsite performanceKnowledge of and ability to perform IV Curve tracing, determine if an issue exists and repair itKnowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair major solar plant components (e.g. central and string inverters, transformers, combiner and re-combiner boxes, switch gears, PV modules, etc.)Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair major battery storage components (e.g. central and string inverters, transformers, combiner and re-combiner boxes, switch gears, battery banks, etc.)Complete courses and maintain advanced inverter certificationsExcitement about growing along with a fast-paced, dynamic company; comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to build, experiment, and iterate when the path forward is undefinedA passion for renewable energy, addressing the climate crisis, and accelerating the clean energy transformationWorking ConditionsA Solar Technician III will be required to work under the following conditions:May be required to travel up to 50% of the timeRequired to work more than 90% of the time in the field performing Preventive and Corrective MaintenancesWork in a fast-changing environment which may require quick decisions with limited processes and proceduresPhysical RequirementsThis position has the following physical requirements:Ability to drive a vehicleAbility to stand for long periods of timeAbility to walk distances up to 5 miles in a dayAbility to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, maintaining 3 points of contactAbility to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in soundAbility to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfacesRequired to have visual acuity which includes depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colorsAbility to work in outside environments which may include but are not limited to, extreme heat (temperatures above 100?) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32?) for periods of more than one hourExert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objectsCompensation, Benefits & CultureCleanleaf uses an internally equitable and externally competitive total cash approach to compensation. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance; a comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting; continuing education and professional development assistance; access Cleanleaf's wellness platform; and a vacation accrual policy for paid time off. The targeted pay scale for this role is $37/hr-$47/hr. Actual compensation will be based on an assessment of factors including the successful candidate's experience, skill, and other job-related factors.Commitment to Diversity & InclusionCleanleaf values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We're actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the renewable energy industry. We seek a diverse candidate pool in this – and every – search. Cleanleaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Cleanleaf complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V.