Solar Technician - Utility Sites

Solar Technician - Southern Alberta

Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for a Solar Technician to join our team.

The Solar Technician will maintain and service utility-scale solar and battery storage facilities within the Southern Alberta region. The technician must be competent and qualified to work on electrical and/or mechanical components of Renewable assets.

We are excited to provide careers in Renewables and are committed to being the best employer possible.

What you’ll be doing as a Solar Technician: 

• Follow all Health and Safety policies to maintain a zero-incident workplace
• Complete routine safety documentation before every job including tailgate meetings, electrical work permits, etc.
• Technical troubleshooting & preventative maintenance activities to maximize performance/production
• Energization/de-energization procedures
• Follow & implement LOTO plans & procedures
• Interpret schematics and blueprints
• Quality assurance checklists and inspections to document deficiencies and identify corrective actions needed
• Follow OEM specific maintenance requirements in addition to company standards and industry best practices i.e. NETA MTS, CSA Z463, NFPA 70E, etc.
• Daily digital reporting and documentation of all work performed
• Work in a team-based environment and independently whereas necessary
• Participation in on-call weekend services on a rotating schedule
• Identify and provide feedback to issues and ongoing development of projects
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Keep the sites looking clean and safe– buildings, vegetation, fences, gates, roads, etc.
• Ensure spare parts inventory is organized and clean
  
  

Here are some of the perks Spark Power employees enjoy:

• Competitive hourly wages
• Generous daily per diem
• 40-Hour weekly minimum while on jobs (guaranteed hours!)
• 1.5X overtime after 40 Hours / week
• Fast-track growth opportunities
• Benefits (health, vision, dental)
• RRSP
• Company vehicles
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• All travel, training, workwear and PPE paid for
  
  

Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary education with an electrical or mechanical base is an asset
• State certified Journeyman license an asset
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) an asset
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record 
• Must be able to lift 75lb
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Digital literacy (proficiency with mobile apps and various software: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Report writing)
• Electrical & mechanical aptitude and experience
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team mentality and liaise with customers to ensure quality of service
• Work in adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures
• Firm commitment to safety
  
  

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.