PV Field Testing Engineer - Remote w/frequent travel
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the
world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a PV Field
Testing Engineer to join our Clean Energy Associates (CEA) team. This is a
fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Clean Energy!
Intertek's Clean Energy Associates (CEA) serves as a trusted partner to some of
the world’s leading solar project developers, owners and financiers, providing a
range of services across the value chain. These services include quality
assurance, supply chain management and traceability as well as technical support
to clean energy projects. CEA also serves clean energy equipment suppliers and
manufacturers, helping them grow and navigate the key manufacturing challenges
that are critical for their success. Intertek is continually innovating and
evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector
and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and
Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to
industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability
to life.
What we are looking for:
The PV Field Testing Engineer will be responsible for executing onsite solar PV
projects including PV module testing, inspections, audits, commissioning
verification, troubleshooting, etc. Candidate will be responsible for executing
work within all technical, commercial, safety regulatory, and environmental
requirements to meet or exceed client’s expectations. The candidate should also
be able to troubleshoot issues that may arise during testing, resolve conflicts,
communicate effectively virtually with colleagues and coordinate work with
client’s representatives onsite, be comfortable working in a group environment,
and willing to put in extra effort to coordinate activities across time zones.
This position requires frequent travel, including being away from home for up
to 80% of the time.
Responsibilities:
Travel to client sites and perform systems audits, inspections and
commissioning on solar PV systems and components.
Analyze test data and assist in report generation
Participate in PV inspections to ensure safe and proper testing and data
management
Use and maintain test devices and tools
Assist in coordination with client representatives and other onsite
personnel
Visit PV manufacturing facilities for quality control audits
Qualifications
B.S. in engineering or physics (4+ year engineering/science degree).
An understanding of the components and operation of PV modules and systems is
required
Experience in PV testing/inspection, O&M, or electrician experience with C&I
and/or utility scaled PV systems preferred
Experience with I-V Curve Tracing, Megger Testing, Infrared Scanning, Visual
Inspection, Multimeter Use and safety practices while conducting inspections
and/or commissioning work.
Experience in interpreting EL images and/or I-V curve traces and/or testing
PV modules and cells is a plus
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal);
diligent record-keeping; proficient Microsoft Office and computer skills.
NABCEP certification preferred
OSHA 10/30 certification, fall protection training, and training in
arc-flash, lock-out/tag-out, and other special protective equipment and
procedures desirable
Ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions including but not limited to
desert areas, winter conditions, nighttime work, long hours standing,
climbing stairs and ladders.
Ability to travel up 80% of the time and a valid passport required.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent
all-encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the
mental and physical requirements to carry out the above-defined duties.
Benefits Info:
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you
can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement
and more.
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven,
high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations
and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we
work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to
be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain
positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type
of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the
diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative
action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally
protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or
who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call
1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.
Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100
countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and
Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.
Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art
facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a
purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.