Maintenance Technician for Solar Monitoring System in Knox Co., Illinois (2-4 hours a week) - Training Provided
UL Solutions, will be installing a Solar Monitoring Station (SMS) near Trenton Corners, IL in Knox Co.. The SMS occupies a footprint of roughly 700ft2, consists of a few solar panels, (2) 7-foot tripods, and various scientific measurement equipment surrounded by fencing. The SMS will be monitoring irradiance, aka sunshine data, as well as other meteorological and weather-related parameters.
The station requires weekly maintenance, on the same day each week during daylight hours to ensure consistent and accurate data is being collected for approximately 12 months. Your duties will include the following:
- Uphold highest level of communication as first point of contact for equipment in field;
- Ensure all equipment is level & clean on a weekly basis;
- Provide troubleshooting (w/support from UL Solutions) and when requested, repair(s) for low-medium complexity issues;
- Ensure there is no debris obstructing the system (depending on site/region, grass cutting, snow removal, or clearing brush); and
- Confirm the system is secure and hasn’t been tampered with.
Each maintenance visit should take no more than 60-90 minutes. UL Solutions requires weekly digital logbook entries via internet along with photo uploads and other documentation to support the visit which should take 45-90 minutes. The entire process is estimated to require between 2-4 hours each week, including travel time to and from site.
Occasionally, UL Solutions may request your assistance in replacing or troubleshooting equipment. A Senior Engineer would contact you to walk you through the process. They will support you while onsite and review data after the equipment repair.
Qualifications
No solar experience is required. Training will be provided remotely via phone and video, potential onsite training when possible.
Must be able to take instruction remotely throughout length of contract term.
Must use own transportation to and from remote SMS location (4WD preferred.)
Willing/able to walk to and from site, typically no more than ¼ mile in one direction.
Must own or have access to gas or battery-operated weedwhacker for occasional grass management, additional compensation will be provided.
Required to climb and work comfortably from a 6 or 8-foot ladder (provided).
Required maintenance of equipment utilizing levels, screwdriver, and other hand tools (provided).
Must have demonstrated computer literacy, including ability to upload attachments with their own version of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) to our SharePoint website with reliable internet.
A smart phone is required to take site photos as well as to communicate with UL Solutions' staff while on site in an event of an emergency, etc.
Required to treat all applicable information as confidential.
Salary:
$150 per visit plus additional compensation for occasional grass management
Additional Information
UL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.
As part of our process with all new maintenance technicians this contract may be subject to a successful background check and drug screen.