Maintenance Technician for Solar Monitoring System in McCook County, SD - Training Provided (2-4 hours a week)

UL Solutions, will be installing a solar monitoring system (SMS) near Canistota, McCook County, SD on behalf of one of our Clients. The station is (roughly 25x25 footprint) consists of a few solar panels, (2) 7-foot tripods, and scientific measurement equipment surrounded by a locked chain link fence. The station will be monitoring the solar resource 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 a minimum of 1 year and maximum of 2 years.  Your duties will include the following:

1. Uphold highest level of communication as first point of contact for equipment in field;
2. Ensure all equipment is level & clean on a weekly basis;
3. Provide troubleshooting (w/support from UL Solutions) and when requested, repair(s) for low-medium complexity issues;
4. Ensure there is no debris obstructing the system (depending on site/region, grass cutting, snow removal, or clearing brush); and
5. Confirm the system is secure and hasn’t been tampered with.

Each maintenance visit should take 60-90 minutes.  UL Solutions requires a weekly excel logbook uploaded via internet along with photos 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.