Solar Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Minneapolis, MN (Job ID US3553461_BH9783680)

Description

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 (taryn.carbone@kellyengineering.com) for immediate consideration

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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