Title: Energy Optimization Field Technician
About Altus Power Altus Power, based in Stamford, Connecticut, is a clean power company, leading the transition to clean, electric energy for businesses and households nationwide. Altus Power develops, owns, and operates locally sited solar generation, energy storage and charging infrastructure across the nation. Altus Power owns and operates over 1 gigawatt of solar generation assets across 25 states, serving more than 500 enterprises and 30,000 Community Solar subscribers and growing.
Since the Company’s formation in 2009, Altus has established itself as the largest commercial solar owner of in clean energy across the United States. The Company has a strategic partnership with CBRE, which is the world’s largest commercial real estate services company with 7 billion square feet of commercial real estate under management and is serving more than 90 Fortune 100 corporations. Altus also has a long-standing strategic and financing partnership with Blackstone, which is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, with approximately 1.2 billion square feet of commercial real estate globally.
About the Position
- Commissioning
- Collaborate with the project manager and project engineer to develop and implement project-specific commissioning plans in accordance with the EPC agreement, OEM requirements, and project drawings.
- Commissioning process will be executed on and reported in a manner that supports the project’s milestone schedule.
- Document and report any issues or deviations found during the commissioning process and coordinate with installation teams for timely resolution.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting support during the commissioning phase.
- Maintain a well-organized detailed records of all commissioning activities and test results.
- Collaborate with the project manager and project engineer to develop and implement project-specific commissioning plans in accordance with the EPC agreement, OEM requirements, and project drawings.
- Operations & Maintenance
- Executes safety-minded routine mechanical and electrical troubleshooting in addition to instrumentation, calibration and troubleshooting.
- Performs site specific preventative maintenance and corrective work as assigned by supervisor based on level of skill and ability.
- Complete detailed work orders and PM reports in our field services management platform.
- Familiarity with central and string inverters in addition to DAS, tracker systems and balance of system components.
- Adheres to regulatory (OSHA, NFPA), company and site-specific safety practices while preparing for and carrying out workflow.
- Utilize and care for company provided tools, equipment, and property, i.e., company truck.
- Participates in training as required; completes JHA and LOTO documentation
- Commitment to complying with Company safety and technical trainings.
- Capable of thermal imaging testing and analysis, insulation resistance testing, and the completion of associated reports.
Requirements
- 4-year degree welcomed, 4-year field experience preferred, but Technical Training School is plus.
- Must be fluent in Photovoltaic concepts, characteristics, and electrical operation behavior.
- Proficient in reading and understanding low voltage plans, medium voltage plans, wiring and control diagrams, and equipment data sheets.
- Needs to be field versatile.
- Ability to work in a mechanical and electrical environment.
- Ability to follow and execute both verbal and written instructions from supervisor.
- Ability to work on an “on call” basis for weekend dispatch when necessary.
- Comfortable working independently and/or in work crews, while promoting positive work culture and ideas.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Commitment to personal & company success.
Environmental Considerations & Physical Demands of Role
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions comes with this role – heat, cold, humid, dry, and inclement weather.
- Possibility of working around heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts.
- Possibility of variance in noise levels.
- Must be able to traverse both consistent and varying terrain.
- Handling of materials and equipment in accordance with our delivery policy. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Requires frequent bending, kneeling, walking, standing, stooping, and climbing ladders to carry out job responsibilities.
Work Life at Altus
Our team is the asset we are most proud of. We aim to create a positive work-life balance.
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- Attractive compensation
- Health and Dental Insurance (100% of premium paid of Company’s standard policy)
- Participation in 401k Plan
- Paid cell phone service on Company’s plan
- Company truck
- Company tools and equipment.
Altus is unequivocally committed to the principles of equal employment.
