Commissioning and Repair Technician

Commissioning & Repair Technician

Location: Avon, NY

Schedule: Full-time

Duration: 4 Months

Pay: $44-49/hr

• Execute commissioning plans for new DG solar installations, including inverter startup, tracker system verification, SCADA/communications validation, and utility interconnection testing.
• Diagnose and repair issues with PV modules, inverters, combiner boxes, solar trackers, motor control cards, and balance-of-system components.
• Troubleshoot and repair single-axis tracker systems (Valmont and similar platforms), including motor replacement, MCC card diagnostics, and RMA processing.
• Perform testing and inspection of AC/DC electrical systems including string testing, IV curve tracing, thermal imaging, and grounding verification.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, as-built markups, punch lists, and repair logs; submit RMA forms and support warranty claims.
• Follow OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards, including arc flash PPE requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and subcontractors during commissioning and repair activities, providing technical oversight.
• Communicate daily site status, outstanding issues, and completion milestones to the project management team.

• Hands‑on experience in solar PV installation, commissioning, or repair.
• Working knowledge of DC and AC electrical systems up to medium voltage.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment: multimeters, clamp meters, IV curve tracers, meggers.
• Familiarity with single‑axis tracker platforms (Valmont, Terrasmart, Array Technologies).
• Experience with SCADA/remote monitoring systems (Also Energy preferred).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and across large field sites.
• Strong communication skills for coordination with contractors and project teams.
• Adherence to safety procedures and regulatory standards.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate's 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.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Preferred: NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) or Associate certification, OSHA 10/30 certification, experience on brownfield/landfill sites.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk and work across large field sites in various terrain.