NAES Renewables and NAES Corporation are committed to supporting a culture with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We value individual differences in each other in an effort to create a brighter future in the power generation industry. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering an inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities. NAES Renewables is one of the fastest growing companies in the renewable energy operations and maintenance industry. With more than 30 years of asset performance and portfolio management experience. At NAES Renewables, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work. Opportunity Summary The Field Services Technician is supported and tasked with providing maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of solar and battery energy systems in an assigned geographic location; in this case, the assigned service area will primarily support solar sites located primarily within the Champaign, IL region. Your sites are primarily customer free; this position is ideal for an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys travel, working independently, is proactive and organized. You will travel to a new job site daily (going from site to site) or for several days in a row to a specific location. Reimbursement for personal vehicle suitable for work use. Here’s a look at some of the duties of the position: • Respond to tickets from dispatch to take care of solar and battery equipment with the ability to maintain and make repairs as you become more and more familiar with its operation. Training and support will be provided. • Test, analyze, and figure out how it works. Repair problems in Inverters and monitoring (DAS) Systems, as well as other components of commercial and utility scale solar PV and battery energy storage facilities • Perform moderately complex but repetitive testing and troubleshooting • Use, maintain, and secure test devices and tools used to adjust, calibrate, and repair equipment such as meters, meggers, iv curve tracers and torque wrenches • Complete all documentation of work completed while in the field using digital devices (phone, PC, tablet) and PC software for reporting. This involves reporting and “telling a story” to document your diagnosis after testing and communicating with others, including detailed notes, descriptions of issues and photos • Complete required paperwork (time sheets, service orders, forms, inventory, expense reports, and equipment related items)Receive and replace components, then package equipment and ship to complete warranty claims • Maintain a clean and organized work area, work vehicle and equipment. Manage vehicle inventory and restock as necessary. NAES Safe Safety is a core value of NAES. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions • This work can be physically demanding while working frequently in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather and working conditions. Must be able to work in heat and cold, i.e. full sun where temperatures can be triple digits, or no sun where temperatures can be below freezing. In addition to extreme weather conditions, the Technician may be subjected to physical circumstances involving extensive climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and working in confined spaces. • Position requires both weekday and weekend work, sometimes involving a rotational schedule or “on-call” status. • All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. Why you're the perfect addition to our team (about you): • Demonstrated willingness to learn and share with others! We are looking for team players. Solar industry experience a plus but not required. • Strong traveling skills with the ability to be self-sufficient • Outdoor enthusiast a plus! Adaptable to changing weather conditions. • Safety conscious; must have the ability to work in a safe and alert manner at all times • Reliability; must be dependable and available to meet schedule commitments • Flexibility to changes in schedules, scope of work • Approach work with a positive attitude • Ability to follow directions • Demonstrated experience performing complex but repetitive testing, creating a safe work environment, performing troubleshooting • Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbal communications • Ability to develop detailed documentation and submit digital detailed reports on a daily basis • Demonstrated critical thinking skills in real time or emergency situations • Must have and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and clean driving record; ideally, DOT driving license or ability to obtain Desired: • Fundamental power and electrical knowledge • Phase 3/480 v experience • LOTO medium to high voltage experience • Data & communications knowledge • Proficient with Microsoft 360: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook • Smart device savvy • Working familiarity with system switching • Certification to operate a scissor lift and forklift or the ability to become certified • NABCEP certification or other component-specific solar certifications • Ability to work well with other Bay4 technicians or subcontracted maintenance personnel in resolution of issues identified in the field • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor more junior field personnel • Mechanically inclined and familiar with hand/power tools Compensation: The initial hourly compensation will range from $35.00 - $46.00 based on experience NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select the individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.
See More Details >>Company Overview:MN8 Energy is one of the largest independent solar energy and energy storage owner-operators in the U.S., serving enterprise customers with clean energy and complementary solutions, such as battery storage and EV Charging, to enable an electrified, decarbonized world. Originally founded inside of Goldman Sachs in 2017, our fleet has grown to nearly 4-gigawatts of solar, including 875 projects across 28 states, and over 270 megawatts of battery storage projects, with each project tailored to achieve the bold decarbonization targets and goals of our more than 200 blue-chip customers. MN8 is headquartered in New York with offices in Texas, Florida and Madrid. Position Overview: The Regional Supervisor is the most experienced field position which performs electrical, mechanical, and supervisory services. The Regional Supervisor’s primary objective is to lead a team of technicians, ensuring that all equipment serviced operates at the highest level while providing leadership and training for other field positions. As the Solar Supervisor, you will: • Demonstrate integrity, initiative, work ethic, as well as a commitment to safety and quality on all tasks assigned, on a continuous basis. • Personally complete, and ensure all direct reports complete all safety training as required by the company. • Ensure that all safety policies and procedures related to any work performed have been reviewed and understood by the candidate and all reporting technicians before work begins. • Host weekly safety meetings. • Oversee and provide direction and training to Solar Technician 1, 2, and 3 working in the area. • Ensure that all required Personnel Protective Equipment has been received, inspected, and utilized according to applicable safety policies and procedures for both self and reporting technicians. • Assist in escalated and advanced Corrective Maintenance on solar, energy storage and EV charging installations in accordance with MN8 and OEM standards. • Assist in advanced troubleshooting of solar, energy storage and EV charging installations efficiently, determining the root cause and correct repair required to place the equipment back into service. • Complete all assigned tasks safely, correctly and in the allotted time, and ensure all tasks assigned to reporting technicians are completed in the same manner. • Ensure all personal and reporting technicians’ vehicles, tools, equipment, electronics, and parts are accounted for, well maintained, free of damage and are stored safely and properly. • Ensure accurate completion of all required documentation, checklist, timecards, and photography for work performed by reporting technicians. • Complete all other duties and tasks which may be assigned by O&M Director Our Ideal Candidate will have: • High school diploma or equivalent. • State issued Electrical Journeyman license – preferred • Must be able to pass a criminal background and motor vehicle record check. • Ability to communicate in English both orally and writing • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities • Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation. • Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations. • Ability to read, interpret and understand basic design drawings and schematics. • Intermediate to advance electrical theory knowledge. • Knowledge of and ability to perform and interpret IV Curve tracing, in order to determine if an issue exists. Physical requirements: • Ability to drive a vehicle. • Ability to stand for extended periods of time. • Ability to walk distances up to 5 miles in a day • Ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, maintaining 3 points of contact. • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations in sounds. • Ability to maintain body equilibrium while walking, standing, crouching, transitioning levels on level, narrow or slippery surfaces. • Required to have visual acuity which includes depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors. • Ability to work in outside environments which may include but are not limited to, extreme heat (temperatures above 100℉) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32℉) for periods of more than one hour. • Exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Other requirements: • Travel up to 50% of the time outside of the service area which includes up to 6 hours of travel per day. • Work outside, in the environment up to 50% of the time, performing Preventive and Corrective Maintenances. • Work inside in front of a computer 50% of the time or more, utilizing various applications and a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) system to manage daily schedules and reports from technicians. • Work in a fast-changing environment which may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures How we set you up for success: At MN8, we know our most valuable resource is our people. That’s why we offer the following benefits. By investing in you, we know we are investing in the clean energy of tomorrow. • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance beginning the 1st of the month following your date of hire • Paid Time Off • Paid holidays and floating holidays • 401(k) with competitive employer match • Parental leave MN8 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Vision insurance Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with. Overview The Field Sales Consultant self-generates sales leads and presents in-home presentations on our solar products and services for potential customers. Their priority is to make a genuine human connection with the potential customers with the intent to qualify and vet solar as a viable energy solution for their home and families. If you enjoy face to face interaction, engaging customers and find the idea of working out in the field exciting, then this is the job for you! Responsibilities/The Impact • Develop effective self-generated sales strategies, leads and appointments with potential customers • Provide an industry leading customer sales experience from initial contact through installation and after the customer's system is turned on • Conduct in-home sales presentations for potential customers and evaluate customers’ knowledge and needs, building productive long lasting relationships • Handle the pipeline of activity from prospect to install by following up with all leads and in-home consultations • Accurately disposition and report on outcomes via our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool • Meet minimum required sales targets as set by sales leadership Qualifications/How You Will Be Successful • Minimum of 1 year of sales and/or lead generation experience, with in-home sales experience preferred • Must be 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, and maintain a clean driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check • Excellent communication and teamwork skills needed to partner cross-functionally when addressing customer needs • Willingness to spend time traveling within local market, depending on business needs and sales model • Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate homeowners' schedules • Intermediate comfort level with technology, utilizing an IPAD/computer and multiple software applications. (experience with a CRM is a plus) How you will be Awarded • Full benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid training, and much more • The opportunity to invest in yourself and your career through PowerU - Sunrun’s 100% tuition reimbursement program with over 150 educational opportunities • A part of the Freedom Time Off (FTO) Plan - Because of the nature of our business, Sunrun cannot guarantee how much time you will be able to take away from work. Employees on our Freedom Time Off Plan are not limited to a set number of days that they are entitled to take off from work and instead have the freedom to manage how much time off they need! • Highly competitive sales commissions paid biweekly including eligibility for bonus compensation • Competitive salary plus lucrative performance incentives through our Nike/Lululemon sponsored incentive program. You’ll have the opportunity to earn Nike/Lululemon swag, prizes and amazing trips. • Internal advancement opportunities, as earned. Recruiter Jennifer Bilodeau (jennifer.bilodeau@sunrun.com) Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more. The starting salary/wage for this opportunity is in compliance with the local wage requirements. Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here. This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at candidateaccommodations@sunrun.com. Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. Learn more here: EEO | Sunrun
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Champaign, IL, typically begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships in this field generally last about two to three years, requiring significant on-the-job training under experienced professionals. The solar industry in Champaign, IL, has seen a steady increase in employment, with the number of solar jobs growing from 682 in 2014 to 1,495 in 2024. Wages for solar professionals in Champaign have also risen, with an average weekly wage increasing from $391 to $940. Aspiring solar professionals can find training opportunities through various trade schools, local unions, and industry platforms that connect trainees with apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $48,000 annually for experienced professionals.
