Reliability Engineering Technologist

Cypress Creek Renewables•Durham, NC

5d•Remote

About The Position

Do you desire to be part of an exciting, emerging industry with an opportunity for great personal experience and growth? Cypress Creek is seeking an enthusiastic individual to play an important role in this fast-moving, nimble solar IPP. Currently, we have one opening in North Carolina for a Reliability Engineering Technologist The Company Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us. Cypress Creek Solutions provides innovative operation & maintenance solutions for a variety of asset owners and a diverse portfolio of utility-scale and distributed generation solar and storage projects. A wholly owned subsidiary of Cypress Creek Renewables, Cypress Creek Solutions conducts O&M for over 4GW of solar and storage assets across more than 500 sites with a presence in 24 states for third-party asset owners and the Cypress Creek Renewables fleet. The Role Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a highly motivated Reliability Technician with utility solar experience to conduct thermographic inspections, QA/QC, reporting, and corrective maintenance on solar PV systems. This role is remote, ideally based in North Carolina, with 50%+ travel required to job sites within NC or nationwide.

Requirements

2+ years of Solar PV or Drone UAV experience
1+ years of experience in solar PV construction or maintenance, including DC operations, AC medium voltage systems, monitoring, civil, and racking installation (preferred)..
Experience with testing equipment, such as thermographic electrical inspection, IV curve tracing, megohmmeters, and ground fault detection tools.
Proficient in the use of thermography with electrical systems (preferred).
Level 1 ITC Thermography certification holder (preferred).
Strong understanding of Solar PV, including electrical and solar module components (preferred).
Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line and three-line diagrams.
Thermographic editing/analysis software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient in the use of computers and technology, especially in the management of large amounts of data.
Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal oversight.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Technological aptitude and adaptability.
Valid Driver’s License.
Willingness to achieve FAA 14CFR Part 107 certification in 30 days.
OSHA 10-Hour Training Certification.
Willingness to travel extensively (50%+ of the time).
Proactive and solution-focused communication skills
Experience administering contracts.
Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables
Compliance with all safety standards and PPE requirements (hard hat, arc flash protection, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.).
Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, and walk for 8-12 hours per day.
Availability to work Monday- Friday and occasionally on weekends.
Willingness to travel overnight and for extended durations.
Capability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site drone (sUAS), handheld infrared thermographic inspections, visual inspections, and evaluations of solar photovoltaic facilities.
Assist in planning and executing daily activities.
Generate detailed inspection reports and maintain thorough documentation.
Maintain accurate records of inspections for permanent files and keep all data collected in an organized fashion, uploading said data in a timely manner.
Communicate abnormal findings in a clear and direct way to all necessary parties.
Periotic overnight travel to assist remote regions and training
Responsible for performing inspections as requested or deep-dive analysis of the health of solar facilities.
Become subject matter expert on the use of thermography within PV systems
Assist in the safety and flight operations training of new team members
Assist the regional teams in response to major storms and natural disasters.
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of solar PV systems.
Conduct DC and AC testing, including polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, insulation resistance testing, and I-V curve tracing.
Maintain tools, instruments, and inventory stock.
Identify and mitigate safety hazards.