Maintenance Technician for Solar Monitoring System in Platte County, WY Training Provided (2-4 hours a week)

UL Solutions will be installing a solar monitoring system (SMS) in Uva Platte County WY on behalf of one of our Clients. The system (roughly 25x25 footprint) consists of a few solar panels (2) 7-foot tripods and scientific measurement equipment surrounded by a fenced barrier. The system will be monitoring solar data as well as other meteorological and weather-related parameters.

The system requires weekly maintenance on the same day each week during daylight hours to ensure consistent and accurate data is being collected for a maximum of 2 years.

  Your duties will include the following:

1. Uphold highest level of communication as first point of contact for equipment in field;
2. Ensure all equipment is level & clean on a weekly basis;
3. Provide troubleshooting (w/support from UL Solutions) and when requested repair(s) for low-medium complexity issues;
4. Ensure there is no debris obstructing the system (depending on site/region grass cutting snow removal or clearing brush); and
5. Confirm the system is secure and hasnt been tampered with.

Each maintenance visit should take 60-90 minutes.  UL Solutions requires a weekly excel logbook uploaded via internet along with photos and other documentation to support the visit which should take 45-90 minutes.  The entire process is estimated to require between 2-4 hours each week including travel time to and from site.

Occasionally UL Solutions may request your assistance in replacing or troubleshooting equipment.  A Senior Engineer would contact you to walk you through the process. They will support you while onsite and review data after the equipment repair.  

Qualifications :

**Job Qualifications**

• Prior solar industry experience is preferred; however training will be provided remotely with onsite training available as circumstances permit.
• Demonstrated ability to receive and implement technical instruction remotely throughout the entire contract term.
• Valid drivers license and reliable access to personal transportation to and from the remote SMS location. Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicles are strongly preferred.
• Physical capability to walk to and from the site typically up to one-quarter mile in each direction.
• Demonstrated competency working safely from 6 or 8-foot ladders (provided by UL Solutions).
• Proficiency in equipment maintenance utilizing levels screwdrivers and standard hand tools (provided by UL Solutions).
• Advanced computer literacy with demonstrated proficiency in data entry spreadsheet management (Microsoft Excel) file naming conventions and document upload procedures via SharePoint platform. Accuracy in data entry and file management is essential.
• Possession of a smartphone capable of capturing high-quality site photography and enabling direct communication with UL Solutions personnel during field operations and emergency situations.
• Access to a desktop computer laptop or tablet with reliable internet connectivity for uploading maintenance documentation and updating maintenance logbooks.
• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality of all project-related information and data throughout the contract period.

Additional Information :

UL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion creed sex age sexual orientation national origin disability marital status genetic predisposition or any other basis protected by law.

As part of our process with all new maintenance technicians this contract may be subject to a successful background check and drug screen.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract