Field Commissioning Technician

Location: Highland

Description

Title:

Field Commissioning Technician

Department:
Flex Rack Center

Supervisor:
Commissioning Manager

FLSA Status:
Non- E xempt

Position Status:
Permanent, Full-time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office):
Hybrid

FIELD COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business. FLEXRACK by Qcells ('FLEXRACK') is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industries. FLEXRACK also offers full services, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services to address the actual site conditions of a project site.

FLEXRACK has completed over 3.5 GW of solar racking installations in over 40 U.S. states, 9 Canadian provinces and across the globe.

SUMMARY

We are looking for a Field Commissioning Technician, with both electrical and mechanical experience/knowledge, and a willingness to learn. As an integral part of the Field Services Team, the Field Commissioning Technician is responsible for commissioning, troubleshooting, and replacing solar tracking control systems (mechanical and electrical) of installed racking for distributed generation and utility scale solar systems. The Field Commissioning Technician will also assist customers with the troubleshooting and maintenance of their systems.

Occasionally, you will assist other departments with installation and troubleshooting of prototype and/or developmental electrical equipment, circuitry, and components according to established procedures and specifications related to proprietary solar racking systems.

This position reports to the Commissioning Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position hybrid, reporting to the Cleveland, Ohio office and working hours are determined by the requirements of the project. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 95%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Being a self-motivated and responsible team player, with the ability to work both individually and in a team setting, to accomplish a unified goal
• Being able to read and understand basic construction drawings sets
• Possessing the ability to work independently within company established procedures associated with specific job functions
• Providing controls and software trainings (both virtual and in-person) of the project specific system, to the customers and their O&M teams
• Collaborating with other company engineering resources and coordinating their efforts during project development
• Completing reporting as required by company practices and policies
• Working closely with commissioning teams to improve best practices, commissioning and operationaldocumentation
• Assisting the Team with root cause analysis relating to product deficiencies or malfunctions and assist with performing preventive/corrective maintenance
• Proposing solutions to address or prevent product deficiencies or malfunction
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in Utility/Commercial Construction (Utility Solar experience preferred)
• Valid Driver's License
• Experience reading project specific construction drawings
• Focus on the safety and quality of service, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Electronics experience, specifically wireless communications. (Zig Bee protocol experience a plus)
• Knowledgeable in computer programming and software. (Modbus a plus)
• Strong sense of determination to complete tasks, with the capability to prioritize work in order to meet deadlines
• High level of reliability with strong importance on setting and exceeding customer expectations
• Previous experience with basic hand tools.
• Ability to lift items in excess of 30 lbs., and being on foot for potentially long periods of time, when in the…