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Brookfield Renewable U.S. . The position is based in Bethel, NC.
About the Role Brookfield Renewable U.S. is one of the largest renewable owners, operators and developers in the U.S., delivering innovative renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low‑carbon future. As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for the on‑site operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of utility solar field equipment at a Brookfield Renewable operating solar‑energy generation site. You will perform troubleshooting, participate in tail board meetings, conduct job‑specific documentation, and ensure compliance through inspections.
Responsibilities
Accountable for a safe job site and comply with Brookfield Health, Safety, Security and Environmental procedures.
Promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no‑compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of solar field equipment and associated components including inverters, tracker systems, transformers, PV panels, substations, switchgears, access roads, fences, and security systems.
Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job‑appropriate processes and procedures and communicate through appropriate channels to implement improvements using the Management of Change Protocols.
Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems with inverters, tracker control systems, PV panels, and components.
Perform mechanical and electrical component repair and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions in accordance with all pertinent manufacturers' requirements.
Effectively gather information regarding solar performance/issues.
Diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues.
Act as the Brookfield Renewable representative for the site to all employees, partners, visitors, regulatory bodies, landowners, and the general public.
Seek assistance when encountering issues outside the trained skill level to ensure success in the resolution.
Manage subcontractors in the execution of building & grounds maintenance, vegetation control, snow plowing, module washing, etc.
Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher‑level technical staff and management.
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements.
Work with and respond to control center when necessary.
Perform QA/QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP.
Ensure reliable electronic communication is maintained between the solar field, substation, control center, site office, and corporate office.
Facilitate periodic equipment inspections and reporting.
Document all work performed using computer‑based service reporting procedures.
Adhere to effective internal controls.
Complete additional duties as required, such as permit compliance obligations.
Attend OEM equipment training, including travel requirements.
Qualifications
AAS degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent.
Experience operating personal computers with technical proficiency of standard business software; experience with SCADA and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is highly recommended.
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical fundamentals (single‑craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid‑state theory application.
Minimum two years of experience in solar facility maintenance and repair or as an electrician.
Knowledge of electrical testing and equipment used at solar facilities, including, but not limited to, IR equipment and IV curve tracing.
Behavioral Requirements
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work around low‑ and medium‑voltage equipment.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability and willingness to work overtime on holidays and weekends and to work on short notice as needed due to on‑call scheduling.
Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to perform physical tasks (standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching) approximately 75 % of the time on solar farm sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
Walking: Ability to walk up to a few miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces on solar farm sites.
Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
Lifting: Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Vision/Hearing
Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary.
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in adverse weather conditions ~25 % of the time on solar farm sites.
Travel Approximately 10 % travel required.
Compensation Budget: $35.00–40.00 /hr. Bonus: 10 %.
Other Information Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Location: Bethel, NC
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Solar Technician
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Brookfield Renewable U.S. . The position is based in Bethel, NC.
About the Role Brookfield Renewable U.S. is one of the largest renewable owners, operators and developers in the U.S., delivering innovative renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low‑carbon future. As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for the on‑site operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of utility solar field equipment at a Brookfield Renewable operating solar‑energy generation site. You will perform troubleshooting, participate in tail board meetings, conduct job‑specific documentation, and ensure compliance through inspections.
Responsibilities
Accountable for a safe job site and comply with Brookfield Health, Safety, Security and Environmental procedures.
Promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no‑compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of solar field equipment and associated components including inverters, tracker systems, transformers, PV panels, substations, switchgears, access roads, fences, and security systems.
Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job‑appropriate processes and procedures and communicate through appropriate channels to implement improvements using the Management of Change Protocols.
Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems with inverters, tracker control systems, PV panels, and components.
Perform mechanical and electrical component repair and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions in accordance with all pertinent manufacturers' requirements.
Effectively gather information regarding solar performance/issues.
Diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues.
Act as the Brookfield Renewable representative for the site to all employees, partners, visitors, regulatory bodies, landowners, and the general public.
Seek assistance when encountering issues outside the trained skill level to ensure success in the resolution.
Manage subcontractors in the execution of building & grounds maintenance, vegetation control, snow plowing, module washing, etc.
Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher‑level technical staff and management.
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements.
Work with and respond to control center when necessary.
Perform QA/QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP.
Ensure reliable electronic communication is maintained between the solar field, substation, control center, site office, and corporate office.
Facilitate periodic equipment inspections and reporting.
Document all work performed using computer‑based service reporting procedures.
Adhere to effective internal controls.
Complete additional duties as required, such as permit compliance obligations.
Attend OEM equipment training, including travel requirements.
Qualifications
AAS degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent.
Experience operating personal computers with technical proficiency of standard business software; experience with SCADA and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is highly recommended.
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical fundamentals (single‑craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid‑state theory application.
Minimum two years of experience in solar facility maintenance and repair or as an electrician.
Knowledge of electrical testing and equipment used at solar facilities, including, but not limited to, IR equipment and IV curve tracing.
Behavioral Requirements
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work around low‑ and medium‑voltage equipment.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability and willingness to work overtime on holidays and weekends and to work on short notice as needed due to on‑call scheduling.
Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to perform physical tasks (standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching) approximately 75 % of the time on solar farm sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
Walking: Ability to walk up to a few miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces on solar farm sites.
Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
Lifting: Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Vision/Hearing
Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary.
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in adverse weather conditions ~25 % of the time on solar farm sites.
Travel Approximately 10 % travel required.
Compensation Budget: $35.00–40.00 /hr. Bonus: 10 %.
Other Information Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Location: Bethel, NC
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