White Light Electric is full-service installer of affordable solar solutions and support. As the renewable industry has seen massive growth over the past couple of years our company has seen exponential growth and must keep up with the growing demand for solar energy in the residential and commercial space. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and support to our customers.
In this role Field Service Technicians travel to customer sites to start up, commission and safely troubleshoot and repair equipment. This position requires the ability to work independently, and candidates should have strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. Requires some ability to manage the projects while onsite for start-up commissioning and coordination of other trades and services. This is a good position for someone who has prior construction and/or roofing experience, thrives working with a team and takes pride in their work.
Job Duties:
The ideal candidate will be an integral member of a solar crew, working on residential and commercial properties. Responsibilities include commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration, and overseeing material delivery. This position requires frequent travel to project sites during construction to support customers with product related questions and/or service repairs. The Field Service Technician is crucial in optimizing product performance and providing exceptional service to customers. The Field Service Technician with thier crew will ensure accurate and timely solar installations are conducted. Safety is key so candidate will be briefed on best installation and safety practices and is expected to use them throughout the process.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Conducting on-site routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
- DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
- Maintaining the vehicle, tools, meters and truck stock
- Creating service reports and maintaining spare parts inventory
- Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
- Create operability and major issue/downtime reports
- Respond on-call for emergencies as directed by your supervisor
Qualifications:
- Valid Drivers License and Clean MVR are required to drive company vehicles.
- Valid OSHA 10
- Apprentice Electrical License, preferred
- Electrical Experience, recommended
- Residential solar installation experience preferred but not required.
Requirements:
- Ability to learn quickly and follow procedures
- Experience working outdoors under various weather conditions
- Working at heights including on rooftops, climbing ladders and stairs
- Performing repetitious duties such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time with proper breaks
- Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (50-100 pounds frequently throughout assigned workday)
- Excellent documentation skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Experience:
- Roofing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Solar Tech: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Richmond, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
