Renewable Solar Technician

Spark Power is a leading independent power solutions provider to the electrical service industry across North America. We deliver technical solutions that help our customers transition to the grid of the future – Renewable Energy.

The Travel Renewable Energy Technician will travel to job sites around the United States and help build and maintain solar, wind, battery storage & electric vehicle infrastructure. The technician must be competent and qualified to work on electrical and/or mechanical components of Renewable Energy assets.

We are excited to provide careers in Renewables and are committed to being the best employer possible. Our product is our people!

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wages
• 30:10 Rotations
• $115 / day per diem
• 40-Hour weekly minimum while on jobs
• 1.5X Overtime after 40 Hours / week
• Fast-track growth opportunities
• A hands-on, positive Management Team that began as Technicians and have been promoted within their roles
• Positive and fun company culture. No one is ’just a number’ at Spark.
• Benefits after the 30-day probationary period (health, vision, dental, 401K @ 50/50 Cost Share)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Company Vehicles
• $100 per month cell phone allowance
• All travel, training, workwear & PPE paid for

Responsibilities:

• Follow all Health and Safety policies to maintain a zero-incident workplace
• Complete routine safety documentation before every job including tailgate meetings, electrical work permits, etc.
• Technical troubleshooting & preventative maintenance activities to maximize performance/production
• Energization/de-energization procedures
• Follow & implement LOTO plans & procedures
• Interpret schematics and blueprints
• Quality assurance checklists and inspections to document deficiencies and identify corrective actions needed
• Follow OEM specific maintenance requirements in addition to company standards and industry best practices i.e. NETA MTS, CSA Z463, etc.

• Daily digital reporting and documentation of all work performed
• Work in a team-based environment and independently whereas necessary
• Participation in on-call weekend services on a rotating schedule
• Identify and provide feedback to issues and ongoing development of projects

• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Keep the sites looking clean and safe– buildings, vegetation, fences, gates, roads, etc.

• Ensure spare parts inventory is organized and clean

What We’re Looking for:

Skills & Abilities:

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Digital literacy (proficiency with mobile apps and various software: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Report writing)
• Electrical & mechanical aptitude and experience
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team mentality and liaise with customers to ensure quality of service
• Traveling position, with scheduled rotations to projects across the U.S.A. & Canada
• Valid Driver’s License
• In physical condition to climb a wind turbine (300+ feet) and lift / move equipment (50+ pounds)
• Work in adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures

Qualifications:

• Firm commitment to safety
• Be a believer in renewable energy
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary education with an electrical or mechanical base is an asset
• ABET/EAC certification will be considered an asset
• State certified journeyman license an asset
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)

• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record

• Must be able to lift 34kg (75lb)

• Ability to work at heights with good ergonomics, work may take place on ladders, platforms, and cramped spaces with constant standing and kneeling.
• Able to determine color codes
• Work in adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures