Solar Technician I

Location: US, Charles City County, Virginia; daily commuting to the Keydet site is required.

Salary: $26.00–$31.03 per hour, plus an annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a global power company operating renewable energy assets across 12 countries, including utility-scale solar energy plants.

What you will do

• Perform and assist with preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance at solar PV sites and substations.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, calibrate instrumentation, and perform basic inverter troubleshooting.
• Maintain and operate inverters, trackers, combiner boxes, PV modules, and DC and AC collection and distribution systems.
• Prepare and implement switching and clearance orders and operate electrical and mechanical power plant systems.
• Prepare plant orders, procedures, operating instructions, maintenance records, and other technical documentation.
• Support vegetation management and other site activities while following environmental and safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with electrical systems and basic safety principles, including lockout/tagout and electrical safety.
• Technical proficiency with standard business software; SCADA and computerized maintenance management system experience is recommended.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to work independently or in crews and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to commute daily to the Charles City County, Virginia site and work onsite.

Nice to have

• Technical degree or solar certification.
• Solar system installation experience.
• Basic electrical or mechanical fundamentals, including electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid-state theory.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Outdoor and power plant work involving variable temperatures, heights, rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and required personal protective equipment.
• Overtime, non-standard working hours, and travel to sites outside the typical area may be required.