Every day, Kelly Services connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting contract opportunity with one of our leading clients!

Title:

Solar Technician Location:

Minneapolis, MN Duration:

12 months +

Pay:

$35.00 – $50.00/hour Overview Will support the requirements of service, and ongoing maintenance and operations of Utility Scale Solar Systems. Will report to the O&M Operations Manager. Responsibilities Inspect and maintain Solar assets per industry standards in the field, at the site, and create supporting documentation through company reporting standards and processes which include citing issues, their severity and proposing recommendations Review project drawings packages and manufacturer specifications and actual installed equipment to confirm assets meet design and manufacturer standards and are in a state of good repair Test electrical devices to confirm specific operation is maintained as required Maintain and follow industry accepted safety standards such as First Aid, Fall Arrest, electrical safety training (per authorized jurisdictional training partner), etc. As required, be present for, instruct, guide and provide access and safety orientations to subcontractors or fellow employees who provide specialized services (services such as protection and control, inverter technicians, SCADA analysis) Performing a wide range of technology tasks by operating computer for SEL relay event log downloads, inverter firmware updates, system analytics, SCADA and HMI requirements Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations, attend company directed training Provide excellent customer services to fellow employees, contracting partners and TruGrid end customers day in and day out Conduct site safety assessments and identify all safety hazards on the job site, properly generate and complete JHA/JSA, LOTO, and other safety-related documentation as per OSHA and site-specific requirements. Regular visits to regional office Participate in Technician On-call rotation with availability on weekends and holidays to support site issues. Attending all meetings with customers and take a lead on action resolution Reaching out to new potential customers Contribute to O&M proposals from a technical point of view Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent education Minimum of 2-4 years of post-secondary education, preferably, in the renewable industry Electrical Background including either Electrician or Electrical Technician Training Minimum of 1+ years' equivalent experience in servicing electrical power equipment in the commercial or utility energy field and/or formal electrical training Strong electrical mechanical day to day working aptitude and experience Experience in renewables, preferred solar Excellent written and verbal communication Basic Microsoft Suite knowledge Additional Information Onsite / Monday – Friday / First shift / 40 – 50 hours per week expected Hours vary Monday – Friday. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. Contract to direct hire opportunity for the right candidate Will require a valid drivers' license with the ability to operate a company vehicle Must be comfortable wearing personal protective equipment in a variety of settings Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Taryn Carbone ( [email protected] ) for immediate consideration 9783680