Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technician

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technician - Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton

Competitive Wages and an INSURANCE ALLOWANCE!

EMI Services is hiring a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technicians responsible for preventive maintenance (PM) on Uninterrupted Power Systems (UPS) and on Lighting Inverter systems, and performs PM and corrective maintenance (CM) on Photovoltaic systems. May also cover the installation of PV systems but focuses on the maintenance of all PV systems to ensure successful operating. The ideal EMI Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technician has an electrical background and experience working on Solar Photovoltaic systems, and inverters.

Salary

$40.00 to $60.00/ hr. depending on experience and certifications plus $4.57 fringe benefits used towards insurance and 401k!

See ALL the fantastic benefits you receive as an employee of EMI below!!

Key Responsibilities

• Complete corrective and preventive maintenance
• within time frames, budgets and to OEM standards.
• Replace battery system for UPS and Lighting Inverter systems
• every five years
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PV system malfunctions and operational issues
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and replace defective electronic components
• Perform thermal imaging
• Prepare maintenance reports
• Perform condition assessments
• assess inventories as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Essential Skills

• Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and note in EMI's CMMS
• Maintain all project documentation, permits, AHAs, OEM manuals, and maintenance history
• Communicate with project management office for upcoming maintenance
• PRACTICES WORKPLACE SAFETY in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Electrical background required
• Minimum 1-year experience in the maintenance and repair of Solar Photovoltaic systems
• Experience with Solar Inverters
• Install, program and maintain inverters
• Perform repairs on inverters
• Perform thermal imaging
• Formal electronic technician training or Inverters and VFD maintenance/installation training
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Regular, dependable attendance required
• U. S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Uninterrupted Power Systems (UPS) and Lighting Inverters

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
• Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking
• Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping
• Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces
• May spend long hours outside and in awkward positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain
• May stand for long periods and frequently work on ladders and scaffolds

• Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures (some extreme) and weather conditions.

• Electricians risk injury from electrical shock, falls, and cuts

* Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Benefits

As a team member at EMI, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous benefits package consistent with Service Contract Agreement
• Insurance Allowance
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays)
• Safety Allowance
• Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Non-seasonal- always steady work!
• Referral program- Join our team then bring your friends

What Sets EMI Apart

EMI is an industry-leading provider of DOD base operation support services, facilities maintenance, and logistics. Our goal is to contribute to the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment. EMI consistently delivers cost-saving through best value innovations and quality service that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

The Right Partner: EMI has grown by gaining our customers’ trust and our employees’ loyalty. We’ve successfully performed over 60 service contracts and we understand the unique challenges facing today’s military. We offer exceptional responsiveness and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We demonstrate this commitment by consistently earning some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.

The Right Team: The EMI team includes over 250 high-achieving professionals, administrative and trades personnel deployed in various locations throughout the United States. At times, we augment our in-house capabilities with proven and capable business partners.

The Right Approach: EMI brings vast expertise and proven solutions to augment our clients’ operations. We provide a platform that delivers seamless mission support and exceptional customer service in a very cost-effective and repeatable solution.

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