Solar Field Technician (Mobile Territory: South Bay & Peninsula)

Job Description

Job Description

Based out of the South Bay? We are hiring a Solar Field Tech to service the local territory covering Milpitas, Cupertino, Palo Alto, and Redwood City and other locations within the general Bay Area / South Bay area. Company vehicle and gas card provided!

Solar Field Tech

We are seeking a dynamic, elf-driven, highly organized Solar Field Technician for New Constructon Solar projects to cover the South Bay and Peninsula territory (including areas such as Milpitas, Cupertino, Redwood City). This is a fully mobile role featuring compay vehicle and gas card.

If are an experienced Solar Field Tech professional with a passion for the solar industry please apply today!

Description:

Commission PV with battery systems within one week after system has been installed, trouble shoot system to successfully commission and operate system as needed. Perform customer service appointments on time and communicate to customer of status of their system as needed. Conduct solar inspection with AHJ and or utility when required including being able to set up ladder for roof and or attic per inspector request. Provide interconnection team needed documents (copies of signed off permits) to submit for utility interconnection applications. Aid Solar Superintendent as needed and communicate with that Superintendent daily with activity updates.

Responsibilities:

• Track solar and battery installations and schedule yourself to commission system within 1 week of installation
• Update all commissioning with required documents/photos
• Provide weekly report on number attempted commissioning along with number of successful commissions
• Provide feedback to Superintendent and crew leads on issue found with installations as they come up
• Communicate with Superintendent daily with activity updates
• Maintain truck stock for Field Tech vehicle and provide warehouse timely request to keep truck stock to mid/max level
• Track and update installation of cell modems when they are not installed by installation crew
• Turn in timecard to Superintendent on time and with accurate input

Skills:

• Hands-on experience with residential rooftop solar installation
• Experience in Tesla, SolarEdge, Enphase, Franklin and LG battery storage systems
• Proven expeirence working with, diagnosing and troubleshooting solar product as well as installations
• Inspections and commissioning of solar projects
• Must be organized to manage daily activities and travel routes
• Ability to conduct quality audit of solar installation
• Strong understanding of standard electrical layouts and safety protocol experience
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
• Monitor your time to ensure that all daily activities are met

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1+ year solar installation, troubleshooting and commissioning experience working with inspectors and AHJs
• Valid California Driver’s License and a clean DMV driving record
• Enphase/SolarEdge knowledge - certifications desired
• Tesla certification for battery storage systems (Enphase, Franklin, LG)
• Basic computer and iPad knowledge
• Ability to set up extension ladder on single story or two-story home and work on roof top to troubleshoot as needed
• Able to read and understand solar layouts and SLDs
• Self- driven mindset with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of residential new construction; multifamily and commerical highly desired

Comnpensation and Benefits:

Hour rate: $24-$34 (depending on experience)

Company provided vehicle and gas card

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, plus Free Basic Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays

Other perks