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This position is a temporary, one-year assignment created to support current business needs. While this role is not permanent, it offers valuable experience and exposure within the organization. At the conclusion of the assignment, there may be potential for consideration for other opportunities within the company; however continued employment is not guaranteed and will depend on the needs of the business.
A Brief Summary of This Position: This Project Field Technician will provide field technical expertise and commissioning services to support Valmont’s solar tracker business. The position with be responsible for the execution of on-site activities including interfacing with customers, installers, and contractors on the installation and operation of solar trackers.
Essential Functions:
- This position reports to the Senior Director of Engineering and has no direct or indirect reports
- 50-75% travel requirements for this position
- Utilize site performance monitoring and alerting tools to monitor sites
- Utilize field service tracking and resolution systems to efficiently resolve service requests
- Consistently and thoroughly document field service activities and results through reports and field service tools
- Perform onsite mechanical & electrical control systems review and troubleshooting.
- Identify needed equipment, and work with internal teams to source and deliver parts to site
- Provide construction oversight, and perform critical quality review of installed Valmont equipment and document non-conformances
- Coordinate with installers and on preferred sequence of work
- Provide input on construction/maintenance tools, equipment, procedures
- Provide input/review of customer facing construction and operation documentation
- Perform pre-commissioning site walk with customer and generate pre-commissioning punch list for installer
- Responsible for all onsite commissioning activities including checklists, task list, logs, & commissioning reports
- Responsible to ensure work is professionally and efficiently performed
- Responsible for transportation of commissioning materials, tools and equipment to support efficient and timely commissioning
Other Important Details about the Role:
- Provide additional field support wherever needed
- Work closely with assigned Engineering to establish communications between SCADA and controllers
- Responsible to properly and professionally complete logs and reports daily (checklists, task lists, remediation, inventory, etc.)
- Generate commissioning reports as needed
- Work with customer O&M team to provide system training as required
- Perform, support and/or coordinate product failure investigation, corrective and preventive action, quality improvement projects, and supplier audits as needed
- May support the complaint investigation process to ensure timely evaluation and resolution of product quality issues
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:
- Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate Degree along with significant demonstrated relevant work experience is preferred
- Experience in a technical role requiring troubleshooting and maintenance, preferably with high or some customer contact
- Basic understanding of electrical components and control systems
- Demonstrated leadership, commercial competencies, cross functional team building, and communication skills
- Ability to present technical topics in a clear and concise manner
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely present information to management and customers
- Ability to use sound judgment in decisions to gain customer satisfaction, at the same time protecting the company interest
- The ability to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous priorities
- Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications
- Preferred Bachelor’s with 5+ years relevant experience or Associate’s degree with 7+ years of experience or 9+ years of experience
- Experience with ground mounted solar supports, specifically solar trackers is preferred
- Experience in the solar industry, specifically in PV development projects
- Experience commissioning solar projects
- Experience with designing and programming automation control systems and control panels.
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.