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Freedom Forever LLC

Service Technician

Freedom Forever LLC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview

Competitive pay + benefits. We also offer an extensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Insurance, 401K Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, $50k Life Insurance covered 100% by Freedom Forever, and Paid Time Off. Freedom Forever is currently hiring a Service Technician. Do you have experience in residential solar installs and are looking for a place to grow? If you have a passion for Solar, Renewable Energy, Natural Resources, and Sustainability, come and apply with us! Position Summary: The Service Technician reports to the Regional Service Manager and is responsible for completing service calls as dispatched, providing diagnostic and troubleshooting for solar panel systems and electrical, preventive, and corrective maintenance services to Freedom Forever's installed residential systems.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) inverters, string boxes and solar panels and other components

Assist in the commissioning of the solar array and monitoring systems during project installation when needed

Ensure that PV systems are set up correctly

Perform re-roofs, roof repairs, drywall repairs as needed

Install hardware, PV modules, inverters, and monitoring equipment

Perform commissioning of inverters and inspection of solar panels

Mechanical/structural mounting of racking, modules, and electrical equipment

Respond to corrective maintenance cases on PV inverters, string boxes and solar panels; troubleshooting, testing, and repairing activities

Electrical wiring of solar array/system (AC and DC)

Perform voltage testing using appropriate PPE and procedures

Prepare reports, if needed, to comply with deliverables in O&M contracts

Help in all areas of preventative and corrective maintenance as directed by manager with minimal supervision

Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, maintenance and safety

Ensure tasks are performed according to organizational requirements for quality management and environmental, health and safety standards, policies and procedures

Maintain adherence to company policies, environmental health and safety policies and good housekeeping practices; identify gaps in safety standards and provide recommendations to higher level technical staff and management

Ability to repair all types of roofs as well as ground mounts

Ability to add or remove panels on solar systems

Able to identify/isolate roof leaks

Ability to understand or have experience in electrical panels including sub panels

Ability to understand or have experience in monitoring equipment (Cat5, Zigbee, router, range extender)

Able to read and understand plans

Ability to understand or have experience with all AHJ guidelines within region

Ability to troubleshoot an inverter that is reporting production loss

Ability to understand or have experience with all types of solar equipment (Enphase, SolarEdge, SunPower)

Complete RMAs and log project documentation

Understanding of battery backup systems (Enphase, LG)

Experience in electrical troubleshooting (power outages, shorts, faults)

Understanding of standalone metering equipment (CT for production and consumption)

May perform required travel for extended periods at a time

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Certifications: High School Graduate or GED

Experience: Must have a minimum of 1+ year solar experience

Must have electrical and roof racking experience

Experience installing all types of grid-tied inverters and be able to work with various ground and roof mount racking systems

Experience in PV component performance and HALT testing

Experience in electrical troubleshooting (power outages, shorts, faults)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Familiarity with electrical plans and field layouts

Ability to read and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, procedures and regulations

Must understand NEC codes that relate to PV installations

Good motivation with attention to productivity, detail, and safety

Able to work safely at heights on ladders and in confined areas

Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned task

Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and work on feet for long periods

Be able to lift 50 pounds frequently

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance

Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment

Ability to work in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, rain, crawl spaces)

Well skilled with power and hand tools and able to train others to use them safely

Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Must have a valid state driver\'s license

Must have a clean driving record

Physical Demands

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls

Stand for long periods of time

Walk or run for long periods of time

Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles

Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl

Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out

Repeat the same movements

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away

Determine the distance between objects

Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects

Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls

Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm

Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects

Understand the speech of another person

Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects

See differences between colors, shades, and brightness

Move two or more limbs together while remaining in place

Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired

Keep or regain the body's balance in an unstable position

React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet

While looking forward, see objects or movements to the side

Lift 50+ pounds

Travel Requirements Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work. If required to travel, must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene.

Not a remote position

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