Solar Technician

~ Greenskies is a Connecticut-based solar integrator that specializes in solar financing, system design, project implementation, coordination, long-term system monitoring and maintenance. ~

By working with a variety of manufacturers and taking advantage of the most cutting edge technology available, Greenskies is able to optimize each project site, creating a customized solar system that will generate solar energy at its peak performance.

Our construction management partner is Centerplan Construction Company LLC. As a top-tier construction management firm, Centerplan applies decades of industry knowledge and expertise to each Greenskies project at the construction level to ensure quality control and optimal electrical generation. With an impeccable reputation and pristine track record for safety, Centerplan handles construction management on site from breaking ground to commissioning.

Position Overview

Solar technicians are, in many ways, the heart and soul of Greenskies. They are the technical experts that connect the business to the construction and maintenance of our fleet of solar assets from groundbreaking to decommissioning. They oversee the subcontractors during the construction phase of solar energy sites and maintain the systems throughout their contracted life - usually 15 or 20 years.

This "life-cycle technical management" allows Greenskies to build career-long relationships with our Solar Technicians who in turn help the business retain the critical lessons learned over the years. Solar Technicians have a portfolio of projects near their home for which they are responsible, but may also be asked to lead the charge into new markets while the company identifies new local Solar Technicians for a permanent role. With projects around the United States and a growing international portfolio including Rwanda and Brazil, being a Solar Technician can also be a great way to explore the world.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Daily travel to regional solar projects that are under construction and operational.
• Leading and educating subcontractors from site mobilization through project commissioning.
• Tracking project installation schedules and installation sequences and providing data back to the associated Project Management Group ("PMG").
• Examine the work of the subcontractors to make sure they are meeting Greenskies' standard of quality and safety. 
• Orchestrating site mobilization, grid shutdowns, interconnections, witness tests and inspections.
• Perform head-to-tail project commissioning at the end of the construction phase.
• Ongoing preventative maintenance visits to each system which will include inspections of wiring and connections, mechanical repairs, torque verification, thermal scans, string tests, inverter inspections, etc. 
• DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, insulation resistance testing.
• Responding to scheduled and urgent maintenance cases.
• Completing operations and maintenance reports following every site visit.
• System monitoring start-up.
• Communicating with O&M and PMG groups in Connecticut for task prioritization.

Qualifications

Mandatory:

• Desire to be part of a team that works unusually hard to achieve its goals.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to travel often, including overnight trips as necessary.

Preferred:

• A strong background in electricity, circuits and electronics. 
• Experience in construction management.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical challenges. 
• Understanding of solar energy industry.

To Apply

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email a resume and cover letter with "Solar Technician" indicated in the subject line. Thank you.

~ Greenskies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. ~