Solar Commissioning & Repair Technician

Requisition Number: 31278

Company: WECTEC Staffing Services — a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.

Location: Avon, NY 14414.

Job Type: 4-month contract assignment (W-2).

About The Role

Solar Commissioning & Repair Technician in the Distributed Generation (DG) Operations department. Reports to Lead Project Manager / Operations Manager. Travel required: up to 75%.

The technician is responsible for commissioning and repair of distributed generation solar facilities. The role supports DG solar assets from initial energization and system verification through corrective repairs. The technician works across multiple sites, coordinating with contractors, engineers, and operations teams to ensure systems perform safely and to design specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Commissioning: Execute commissioning plans for new DG solar installations including inverter startup, tracker system verification, SCADA/communications validation, and utility interconnection testing.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair issues with PV modules, inverters, combiner boxes, solar trackers, motor control cards, and balance‑of‑system components.
• Tracker Systems: Troubleshoot and repair single‑axis tracker systems (e.g., Valmont and similar platforms), including motor replacement, MCC card diagnostics, and RMA processing.
• Electrical Systems: Perform testing and inspection of AC/DC electrical systems including string testing, IV curve tracing, thermal imaging, and grounding verification.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate commissioning records, as‑built markups, punch lists, and repair logs; submit RMA forms and support warranty claims.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards including arc flash PPE requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Contractor Coordination: Work alongside EPC contractors and subcontractors during commissioning phases and provide technical oversight for repair activities.
• Site Reporting: Communicate daily site status, outstanding issues, and completion milestones to the project management team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate’s degree or technical certification in electrical technology, solar energy, or related field helpful.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in solar PV installation or commissioning.
• Working knowledge of DC and AC electrical systems up to medium voltage.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, IV curve tracers, meggers).
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel frequently.
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional (PVIP) or Associate certification is helpful.
• Experience with single‑axis tracker platforms (Valmont, Terrasmart, Array Technologies, etc.).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and familiarity with Also Energy SCADA and remote monitoring systems.
• Experience working on brownfield, landfill, or environmentally sensitive sites.
• Physical requirement: lift up to 50 lbs.

Our Safety Pledge to You

We are committed to your safety, guiding our operations with the principle that the safety of our people is paramount.

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

We deliver customer‑focused solutions, from high‑volume, cost‑effective staffing to specialized niche roles, and we maintain best‑in‑class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and income protection benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid vacations for qualifying positions.

Base salary range: $32.00/hr to $37.00/hr, dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Employment opportunities may require access to information subject to export control regulations of the United States. Applicants for positions in other countries must meet comparable export control requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer — Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Apply at careers.westinghousenuclear.com .