Maintenance Technician for Solar Monitoring System in Adrian, MI - Training Provided (2-4 hours a week)

About the role

UL Solutions, will be installing a solar monitoring system (SMS) near Adrian, MI on behalf of one of our Clients. The station is (roughly 25x25 footprint) consists of a few solar panels, (2) 7-foot tripods, and scientific measurement equipment surrounded by a locked chain link fence. The station will be monitoring the solar resource as well as other meteorological and weather-related parameters.

The station requires weekly maintenance, on the same day each week during daylight hours to ensure consistent and accurate data is being collected for a minimum of 1 year and maximum of 2 years. Your duties will include the following:

• Uphold highest level of communication as first point of contact for equipment in field;
• Ensure all equipment is level & clean on a weekly basis;
• Provide troubleshooting (w/support from UL Solutions) and when requested, repair(s) for low-medium complexity issues;
• Ensure there is no debris obstructing the system (depending on site/region, grass cutting, snow removal, or clearing brush); and
• Confirm the system is secure and hasn't 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 & Requirements

• No solar experience is required. Training will be provided remotely via phone and video, potential onsite training when possible.
• Must be able to take instruction remotely throughout length of contract term.
• Must use own transportation to and from remote SMS location (4WD preferred.)
• Willing/able to walk to and from site, typically no more than ¼ mile in one direction.
• Must own or have access to gas or battery-operated weedwhacker for occasional grass management, additional compensation will be provided.
• Required to climb and work comfortably from a 6 or 8-foot ladder (provided).
• Required maintenance of equipment utilizing levels, screwdriver, and other hand tools (provided).
• Must have demonstrated computer literacy, including ability to upload attachments with their own version of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) to our SharePoint website with reliable internet.
• A smart phone is required to take site photos as well as to communicate with UL Solutions' staff while on site in an event of an emergency, etc.
• Required to treat all applicable information as confidential.

Salary

$150 per visit plus additional compensation for occasional grass management