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

About the role

UL Solutions, will be installing a solar monitoring system (SMS) near Salem, IL on behalf of one of our Client. The station is (roughly 10x10 footprint) consists of a few solar panels, tripod, and measurement equipment surrounded by a chain link fence. The stations 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 at approximately the same time to ensure consistent and accurate data is being collected for a minimum of 1 year. Your duties will include the following:

• Ensure all equipment is level;
• Ensure all equipment is clean;
• 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 15-30 minutes. UL requires a weekly excel logbook uploaded via internet along with photos and other documentation to support the visit which should take 30-45 minutes. The entire process should take between 2-4 hours each week depending on your travel time to and from site.

Occasionally, UL 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 either on site or remotely via phone or video call.
• Must be able to take instruction remotely.
• Must use own transportation to and from remote SMS location (4-wheel drive preferred.)
• Willing walk, no more than ¼ mile in one direction.
• Must own gas or battery-operated weedwacker should grass cutting be required.
• Required to climb an 8-foot ladder (UL provided).
• Capable of maintaining equipment utilizing a level, a screwdriver or other hand tools.
• Must be willing to pay for shipping or other small costs from time to time to be reimbursed by UL.
• Must have basic computer skills, including ability to upload attachments with their own version of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) to SharePoint with reliable internet.
• A smart phone is required to take site photos as well as to communicate with UL staff while on site in an event of an emergency.
• Required to treat all applicable information as confidential.

Salary

$90-$150 per visit depending on proximity to site.

Additional Information

As part of our process with all new maintenance technicians this contract may be subject to a successful background check and drug screen.