ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN – RENEWABLE ENERGY

NEW YORK (BUFFALO, ALBANY, SYRACUSE TERRITORY)

The Spark Power Renewables team offers not only a stable, positive and exciting opportunity for career-oriented individuals in the Renewables sector, there is also extensive opportunities for career advancement!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Ownership/accountability of sites
• Keep the sites looking clean and tidy – buildings, vegetation, fences, gates, roads, etc.
• Ensure spare parts inventory is organized and clean
• Adhere to all site health and safety policies including signs, PPE, and documentation
• Detailed understanding of the technical aspects
• Energization/de-energization procedures
• Lock-out, tag out plans
• Understanding and access to latest drawings
• Support troubleshooting on all equipment and push to maximize performance/production
• Preventive maintenance activities
• Inspections completed in a professional manner with a focus on H&S and maximizing system production
• Follow OEM specific maintenance requirements in addition to company standards and industry best practices i.e. NETA MTS, CSA Z463, etc.
• Reporting to be comprehensive including photos and detailed descriptions of issues found and corrective measures taken

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE POSITION:

• 2 or more years' experience in solar installation, repairs
• Post secondary education with an electrical or mechanical base is an asset
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• PLC, AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS EXPERIENCE IS STRONGLY PREFERRED
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record 
• Must be able to lift 34kg (75lb)
• Work may take place on ladders, platforms, and cramped spaces with constant standing and kneeling. Proper ergonomics as well as hand and body dexterity must be applied when working under these conditions
• Use of all necessary PPE; hard hat, safety glasses, green tag safety boots, Cal rated gear, lifeline and harness, and hearing protection when needed. 
• Technicians work indoors and outdoors, in businesses, schools, institutions, factories, and construction sites.
• Experience in Commissioning, QA/QC, Preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Able to determine color code

WHO IS SPARK?

• We provide end-to-end electrical contracting, operations and maintenance services, and energy sustainability solutions to the industrial, commercial, utility, and renewable asset markets.

• We have over 1300 employees across 38 offices across North America.

• We have numerous exciting projects in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors across Canada and the US.