A global leader in renewable energy technology with over 405 Gigawatts of solar inverter installations worldwide.
Focused on research and development of PV inverter systems and energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.
Committed to safety with a "ZERO HARM" culture and strong customer service.
Actively involved in social programs to support renewable energy and local communities.
The Opportunity:
This dynamic role is a key member of the Commissioning team, reporting directly to the Commissioning Manager.
You'll be responsible for leading smaller PV commissioning projects and supporting sales teams with technical expertise.
Responsibilities:
Lead pre-commissioning and commissioning of PV solar inverters, ensuring project milestones are met.
Troubleshoot and test solar inverters, Low-Voltage Connection Units (LCUs), and components in the field, using Power Quality Analyzers (PQAs) and oscilloscopes as needed.
Provide feedback to engineering for potential design improvements.
Lead field upgrade projects (software and hardware) and explain technical scope to customers.
Collaborate with customer engineers on EMS/SCADA system communication and parameter setup.
Develop or modify commissioning procedures for troubleshooting when necessary.
Train customers on request.
Research alternative components for field use.
Coordinate with R&D in China for complex commissioning tasks.
Oversee contractors on commissioning sites, ensuring daily activity and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reports are submitted.
Prepare and submit your own daily activity and JSA reports.
Contribute to technical proposals by reviewing scope of work and effort levels.
Perform other tasks to ensure successful commissioning process completion.
Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in an engineering discipline.
3+ years of experience in PV systems.
Experience and comfort using test equipment and hand tools.
Excellent customer service, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Commitment to obtaining OSHA 10 and NFPA 70e certifications within 1 year of employment.
Desired Skills:
Associate's degree in engineering or computer science (preferred).
Renewable energy industry experience (preferred).
Power electronics experience (preferred).
Strong time management and problem-foresight skills.
Leadership and management qualities.
Ability to make quick decisions in fast-paced environments.
Self-starter with strong initiative and excellent communication skills.
System and product-level thinking.
Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Strong technical support focus and a service-oriented mentality towards sales and customers.
Benefits:
Full-time, remote position.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Strong opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Caught your interest? feel free to reach out to hugh.roke@samuel-knight.com