O&M Technician - Solar

at  SkyFire Energy

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Red-Seal Journeyperson Certificate required
• Experience with medium and high voltage electrical work
• Strong electrical understanding and troubleshooting
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Be in good health and physically fit (must be able to lift equipment and other items up to 60lbs)
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• A valid class 5 license with a clean driving record
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Safe work practices and understanding of LOTO, Arc Flash Boundaries and levels of PPE
• Ability to work safely in a high potential Utility environment
• Must be available to join the “On Call Rotation” to respond and react quickly to emergency situations on sites
• Must be available to work regularly out of town on projects for durations of 2 days to 2+ weeks
• Willingness to learn and adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing schedule and work conditions

SKYFIRE ENERGY IS A CERTIFIED B CORPORATION AND EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY WITH OFFICES AND STAFF IN 3 LOCATIONS ACROSS WESTERN CANADA. WE VALUE INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, PERSEVERANCE, SAFETY, CELEBRATION, AND INNOVATION. OUR VISION IS TO BRING THE MAGIC OF SOLAR TO THE WORLD FOR A STRONGER, HEALTHIER, AND MORE SUSTAINABLE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.

SkyFire Energy is looking for experienced O&M Technicians to add to our quickly growing O&M Division.
We welcome candidates that are certified Journeyperson Electricians with solar experience, that are interested in starting or continuing a career in the solar Operations and Maintenance sector. This individual will be self-motivated, energetic, personable, with great leadership skills, and is excited to work as part of a fast-growing company in the solar industry.

PRIMARY DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Respond and travel to multiple sites located in Southern and Central Alberta
• Ensure crew and job site safety in an Industrial environment
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on inverters, racking, transformers, capacitors, switchgear, etc.
• Assess and troubleshoot Utility-scale solar equipment software and/or component failures
• Perform equipment repairs and/or replacements following Standard Operating Procedures
• Commissioning of Utility-scale solar equipment and projects
• Documentation and reporting of daily tasks using internal software applications
• Liaising with customers, subcontractors, internal SFE O&M team and other stakeholders
• Represent SkyFire Energy with professionalism, safe work habits, humility and integrity