Position Summary:
The Commissioning Technician will be an integral member of the Special Project team. Responsible for commissioning, quality assurance inspections and repairs. The Commissioning Technician will execute on single scope work while representing CSS in front of clients and contractors.
Essential Functions:
- Perform in-field support of special projects jobs including commissioning, quality assurance inspections, and single scope work, as directed
- Provide regular and routine updates to Senior Commissioning Technician and Project Manager
- Guide EPC and other 3rd party contractors
- Accomplish in-field corrective repairs or preventative maintenance work, as directed
- Complete and provide Field Service Reports in a timely manner for delivery to client
- Document all maintenance actions accurately in the CMMS
- Provide on-the-job training to less experienced field staff
- Weekend work and travel required, as work dictates
- Be a leader in safe and proper work practices
- Ensure a premium level of customer service
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Prioritizes safety daily and be able to lead site safety meetings, analyze job hazards, and provide prompt resolution
- Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910.269, NFPA 70E, and 70B
- Proficiency reading technical specification documents, site plans, & electrical schematics
- Comfort working up to 1,500 VDC, 600Vac, and operating MV switchgear (GOAB, Transformer switching, Recloser operation)
- Ability to complete tasks with minimal oversight
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- General computer, network, and technology proficiency
- Assertive enough to give direction and humble enough to take direction
- Value staff development and organizational excellence
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in order to operate a company vehicle
- 1 year field experience in utility solar PV
- Commissioning or maintenance experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- OEM certified training on one or more inverter systems
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently
- Ability to work at high heights with the use of a safety harness
Work Environment:
- ~90% of time spent in-field at utility scale solar facilities
- Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold
- Exposure to native plants and, occasionally, animals
- Exposure to electrical hazards
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
Benefits Summary:
We work to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected. The following benefits are included in addition to your base compensation:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Bonus up to 10% of gross wages, paid quarterly
- 401k (with 3% Company contribution)
- Medical insurance (with the Company covering 80% of the employee premium and 20% of spouse and/or dependent premiums)
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off (beginning with 1 day per month and increasing with each year of service)
- Paid holidays (7 days annually)
- Paid sick leave (4 days annually)
- Paid parental leave (4 paid weeks)
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service)
- Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data plan
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment paid for by the Company
- Access to Company vehicle for work-related travel
- Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates
- Long term disability insurance coverage
- Weekend and holiday on-call bonus ($30 per day)
About Carolina Solar Services:
We provide solutions for renewable energy systems to support a sustainable future. As stewards of the environment, our team maximizes the impact of every power plant we service through an independent and human focused approach.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We put safety at the forefront of our work for our employees and clients. This involves creating safe spaces in which we strive for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and hiring, company culture, leadership, and community partnerships. We are committed to addressing systemic racism and sexism so that all staff are valued and respected. We invite deep listening, diverse perspectives, and healthy dissension that we may better explore theimpacts of the decisions we make. This includes providing ongoing opportunities for training, advancement, relationship building through education, volunteerism, and collaboration.
We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, marital and/or familial status, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
