Wind Technician

Job Title: Wind Technician
Job Location: Avon NY 14414

Job Type: Long-term Contract

Solar Commissioning & Repair Technician
Department: Distributed Generation (DG) Operations
Reports To: Lead Project Manager / Operations Manager
Travel Required: Up to 75%
Position Summary
The DG Solar Commissioning & Repair Technician is responsible for the commissioning and repair of distributed generation solar facilities. This role supports DG solar assets from initial energization and system verification through corrective repairs. The technician will work across multiple sites coordinating with contractors engineers and operations teams to ensure systems perform safely and to design specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Commissioning - Execute commissioning plans for new DG solar installations including inverter startup tracker system verification SCADA/communications validation and utility interconnection testing
Troubleshooting & Repair - Diagnose and repair issues with PV modules inverters combiner boxes solar trackers motor control cards and balance-of-system components
Tracker Systems - Troubleshoot and repair single-axis tracker systems (including Valmont and similar platforms) including motor replacement MCC card diagnostics and RMA processing
Electrical Systems - Perform testing and inspection of AC/DC electrical systems including string testing IV curve tracing thermal imaging and grounding verification
Documentation - Maintain accurate commissioning records as-built markups punch lists and repair logs; submit RMA forms and support warranty claims
Safety & Compliance - Follow all OSHA NFPA 70E and company safety standards including arc flash PPE requirements and lockout/tagout procedures
Contractor Coordination - Work alongside EPC contractors and subcontractors during commissioning phases and provide technical oversight for repair activities
Site Reporting - Communicate daily site status outstanding issues and completion milestones to the project management team
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or GED; Associates degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology Solar Energy or related field preferred
2 years of hands-on experience in solar PV installation or commissioning
Working knowledge of DC and AC electrical systems up to medium voltage
Proficiency with electrical test equipment (multimeters clamp meters IV curve tracers meggers)
Valid drivers license with clean driving record
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel frequently
Preferred:
NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) or Associate certification
Experience with single-axis tracker platforms (Valmont Terrasmart Array Technologies etc.)
Familiarity with Also Energy SCADA and remote monitoring systems
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Experience working on brownfield landfill or environmentally sensitive sites
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to walk and work across large field sites in various terrain