Solar Technician

Job title:

Solar Technician

Company

Spark Power

Job description

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 Solar Technician will travel to job sites around the defined service area and help build and maintain solar, battery storage, and electric vehicle infrastructure. The technician must be competent and qualified to work on electrical and/or mechanical components of Renewable Energy assets. The Solar Technician may take part in full system installation, commissioning, maintenance, system performance evaluation and troubleshooting of power and energy systems.What you’ll be doing as a Solar Technician:

• Follow all Health and Safety policies to maintain a zero-incident workplace
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on utility, rooftop and energy storage system assets
• Complete maintenance logs, work orders, service reports and safety documentation
• Using electrical testing equipment including multimeters, meggers, thermal imagery, and able to complete torque tests and performance evaluations
• Follow and implement LOTO plans and procedures, including energizing/de-energizing 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.
• 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

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutional
• Competitive wages and commission, and bonus structure
• Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
• RRSP
• Hands-on and supportive leadership team
• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training
• Employee referral bonus program
• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)
• Tool Allowance

…much moreDo you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Required 309A/442 Electrical License
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary education with an electrical or mechanical base is an asset
• Electrical license an asset
• Valid Driver’s License with suitable driving record
• Must be able to lift 34kg (75lb)
• Able to determine color codes
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Customer-focused attitude with an ability to represent Spark positively and professionally on customer sites and within the community
• Firm commitment to safety
• Ability to travel within the designated territory
• Ability to work overtime and/or on-call rotation at times

Who is Spark Power?Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Expected salary

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 22:00:03 GMT

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