Solar Support Technician

Job Description

Job Description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Solar Support Technician.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

The Solar Support Technician will be responsible for connectivity of existing photovoltaic arrays to power-driven devices and provide load profile recommendations. The candidate should have a background in photovoltaic installation, electrical grid interconnection and experience in reading & interpreting Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) records.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Photovoltaic installation & electrical connectivity
• Understanding of Utility grid interconnectivity
• Monitor photovoltaic system for performance issues
• Ability to assess SCADA monitoring & data collection
• Diagnose and repair photovoltaic system malfunctions
• Assist with reporting on project activities (virtual)
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee is frequently required to reach/operate with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds (assistance will be provided).
• Must be comfortable working around high-voltage systems.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must frequently stand or sit for extended periods and lift objects on occasions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work will take place at one solar demonstration site location.
• Workdays will take place on weekdays & occasional weekend (if maintenance is required)
• Working outdoors (under shed) in various climates, hot and cold - occasionally

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical training in electrical technology, renewable energy systems and industrial maintenance Understanding of AC/DC power systems and high voltage systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ability to use testing tools (e.g. multimeters).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• NABCEP certification (e.g., PV Installation Professional)
• State Electrical License

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .