VRTONL Solar is a rapidly growing solar energy company on a mission to help homeowners and businesses save money while saving the planet. We’re looking for motivated, outgoing individuals to join our team as Traveling Sales Consultants! As a Traveling Sales Consultant, you will be the face of our brand—educating prospects on the benefits of switching to solar, qualifying leads, and closing deals. You’ll hit the road for 13 days a month to engage with homeowners about renewable solar energy. This is a commission-only, high-performance position, ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. What You’ll Do: • Travel to a new destination for 13 days a month (we cover your transportation and lodging - you just bring the energy and work ethic!) • Connect, educate and excite homeowners about how they can save with solar energy • Schedule consultations and generate leads Why You’ll Love It: • Uncapped commissions - our top reps can earn anywhere between $5k and $8k per month • All travel expenses paid - housing and transportion are fully covered • 13 days of work, 17 days at home to live your life • Top performers will be recognized with special incentives, awards, and travel opportunities. We believe in celebrating wins and fostering a fun, rewarding environment. • A fun, energetic and supportive team that helps you grow What We’re Looking For: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Self-starter with a drive to win and a positive attitude • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environments • Reliable transportation and ability to travel Ready to Take Your Income to the Next Level? If you're hungry for success, passionate about clean energy, and ready to make a meaningful impact while earning top-dollar commissions — we want to hear from you! Apply now and start closing deals! Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $1,000.00 - $3,000.00 per week Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Operations & Maintenance Remuneration: Non-Exempt The Solar Farm Technician II is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance across all scopes of an operating power plant. This includes civil, mechanical, and electrical inspection and repair, as well as instrumentation and control (I&C). The role also involves operational duties such as monitoring, controlling, and trending, ensuring proactive work to maximize productivity and generation with a focus on safety and maximizing generation, and ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed. Role Responsibilities: • Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment • Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and by site operating procedures • Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA's, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct inspection, maintenance, and repairs in a safe manner • Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job job-appropriate processes and procedures • Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements • Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required • Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate • Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing • Document all work and generate reports as necessary • Use Microsoft Office for communication, presentation, and documentation • Use computer software in support of maintenance and troubleshooting • Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment • At times, may assist with BOP activities • Respond quickly to emergencies or situations requiring immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions • Ensure site access, site HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections are performed by site protocols • Interface with any 3rd party contractors working at our facilities • Available to respond to nontraditional operating hours for operations, maintenance, and emergent issues, including emergent abnormal operating conditions, execution of maintenance, tracking work orders, resolution of O&M issues • Operate mobile equipment, including mowers, forklifts, tractors, excavators, and motor vehicles • Professionally represent the company with contractor and vendor relations, as well as during partnership opportunities within the community • All other duties as assigned Job Requirements and Experiences: • High School diploma or equivalent required • An Associates degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet is preferred • NABCEP Certfication or Electrical License preferred • An unrestricted driver's license in good standing required • Minimum 2 years' work experience as a maintenance electrician (commercial or industrial), or 4 years of experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician performing electrical work on operating equipment; or 2 years' experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, or distribution • Experience in solar operations and maintenance a plus • Skilled in power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance as well as substation maintenance • Must be competent in power plant safety protocols • Must be competent in electrical safety • Must be competent in understanding the NEC • Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools • Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures • Ability to work within tight deadlines and evolving schedules • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required • Complete required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe • First aid/CPR/AED • OSHA Certified • Shift work • Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable and trainable • Adaptive to new technologies and methods • Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task concerning discovering new opportunities for corrective work Physical Requirements: • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions • Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day • Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs. • This position is a field-based role that involves some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations • Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary. Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90734. Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE's team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation's growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE's energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar. Yes
See More Details >>The Solar Tech I position at Duke Energy Carolinas in Gastonia, NC involves supporting RRE Solar/Battery Storage sites, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety protocols. Responsibilities include daily operational rounds, training new staff, and managing site-specific procedures. The role requires strong technical knowledge and involves more than 50% domestic regional travel. This position is not remote as it requires on-site presence at various locations. More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. The Solar Tech is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple RRE Solar / Battery Storage sites in North Carolina on a continual/on-demand basis and to establish O&M support for new site(s) start-up as well as long term operation and maintenance. The Solar Tech III level will also be responsible for training new Solar Tech I's and II's. It is important to note that each site is unique adding to the complexity of the position. Below are the Essential Functions & Responsibilities of this position including but not limited to: • Perform daily operational rounds and operations activities up to and including developing and implementing complex LOTOs. This includes being competent to train to become LOTO desk qualified • Perform inverter / array maintenance tasks. • Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks. • Perform all Lock-Out-Tag-Out tasks needed for maintenance activities including research, development, isolation, independent verification, zero energy verification and work leader duties. Perform contractor oversight duties. • Communicate with Operations Center regarding daily plant / equipment status and maintenance. Daily travel could include multiple site visits. • Perform rotational On-Call duties. Perform record keeping duties concerning Environmental, Health & Safety records, spread sheets and documents. • Ability to read and understand technical OEM manuals, recommendations, and warranty agreements • Perform startup duties necessary to commission new sites which will include but not limited to, punch list, developing procedures and PM's, system walk downs, assisting startup personnel with commissioning activities, starting/stopping units from multiple branded Control Systems. • Must have strong instrumentation, electrical / electronic controls knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and operate a photovoltaic solar plant • Take the roll as integration lead for new sites to ensure RR&Es standards are meet prior to turn over from Duke's construction group. This requires the ability to coordinate, time management, and thorough record keeping • New hires must be able to become proficient in the aforementioned required skills to be able to trouble shoot the varying technologies • Ability to read and understand technical electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings General knowledge of high voltage equipment and ability to perform high voltage switching • Prepare service reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations • Ensure a safe, event free work environment by ensuring strict adherence to company protocols • Enforce procedures and processes in accordance with site specific O&M Standards and guidelines • Develop and review site specific procedures. • Understand and enforce BES site requirements. • This position requires more than 50% domestic regional travel Specific Requirements • This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading. • Must live within approximate 30 mile radius of assigned site. • Capable of passing background check for NERC CIP • Must successfully complete EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) • Must successfully complete a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment • Required to pass physical • Valid driver's license • Capable of passing background check for NERC CIP Job-specific knowledge, skills or abilities: • Strong Background in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Troubleshooting and repair. • Proven ability to train and develop associates (Solar Tech III only) • Must possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively direct owner and contract company associates • Must possess good oral and written communication skills • Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability • Must be motivated to work independently • Must have strong organization skills • Must have experience using electrical test and measurement equipment • Ability to troubleshoot from schematics • Solid working knowledge of various measurement techniques desired Required / Basic Qualifications • Associates or Technical Degree • In Lieu of Associates or Technical Degree, HS Diploma/GED and 3 years related experience Additional Preferred Qualifications • Experience with inverter controls / maintenance and photovoltaic system functionality • Experience with PLC Controls / Computer Networking • Experience with Ovation Control Systems • Working knowledge of Power Distribution systems • Electrical Design experience • Maximo CMMS experience • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point) • Knowledge of general safety and environmental practices Working Conditions • Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location. • Generally, a 4-10's schedule, with rotating on call/call out requirements • Occasional overtime, including weekend work and holidays. • Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) • Routine exposure to an outdoor work environment • Be able or work alone, as well as, in a team environment • Will sit and stand for long periods of time during the day. • Will walk, climb stairs and on equipment. • May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist • May lift up to 50 lbs. • Required to use hands to finger, lift, handle, carry or feel objects. • May stoop, kneel, bend, talk and hear. • Specific vision abilities are required. • Ability to work in high temperatures (85+ Degrees Fahrenheit) with arc flash clothing that is typically thick and can increase heat exposure. • Daily travel to multiples sites may be required. Specific Requirements • This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading. • Must live within approximate 30 mile radius of assigned site. • Capable of passing background check for NERC CIP • Must successfully complete EEI's Plant Operator Selection System (POSS), and Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) • Must successfully complete a Power Plant Physical Abilities Assessment • Required to pass physical • Valid driver's license • Capable of passing background check for NERC CIP Travel Requirements 50+% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes Represented/Union PositionNo Visa Sponsored PositionNo Posting Expiration Date Tuesday, May 27, 2025 All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date. 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See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Gastonia, NC, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The solar industry in Gastonia has seen a steady increase in employment, with wages averaging around $959.81 per week for experienced professionals. With the U.S. solar industry employing 279,447 workers as of December 2023, and a projected growth of 104% by 2032, the solar trade offers promising career opportunities and strong earning potential.
