The posting
What We Do:
At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world. If all of this piques your interest, we’d love to hear from you!
The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team at Terabase Energy. You will be important to the success of our innovative solar construction approach by keeping our equipment in the highest operational state. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing our pre-assembly factory comprised of customized mechanical systems, motors, actuators, sensors, basic electrical and vehicular systems. The candidate will work closely with our field operations team and our design engineering team to ensure that all systems are running efficiently and effectively, serving as the first level of support for Terabase’s on-site mechanical and electrical systems. The Maintenance Technician will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise in close collaboration with the Field Systems Engineer.
Duties
- Inspect, maintain and repair several pre-assembly factory systems, including:
- Various custom mechanical systems
- Various integrated motors, actuators and sensors
- Basic electrical systems, including power and controls cabinets
- Custom off-road vehicle platform
- Robotic support systems, including compressors
- Work with operations and engineering teams to ensure that all systems are running efficiently and effectively.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all mechanical/electrical equipment
- Correct Tier 1 issues and elevate issues to Tier 2 support engineers with discretion.
- Work closely with the on-site field systems engineer, forming the project technical team
- Provide support to troubleshoot and maintain other site equipment as needed
- Collaborate with other engineers to identify root causes and technical corrective action
- Maintain proper maintenance procedures documentation
- Must be able to work outside for 10 hours a day (flexible schedule as may be required) and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- 80% travel required to project sites across the United States. Travel expenses and lodging will be covered by company
Requirements
Required Experience
- 5+ years of experience in maintaining industrial or manufacturing equipment in a multidisciplinary role
- In-depth knowledge of a variety of mechanical and electrical systems
- Experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, mechanical and electrical
- Practical understanding and application of failure mode analysis
- Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques
- Knowledge of industrial safety practices on maintenance and operations of mechanical and electrical systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- The position is predominantly site-based with projects located around the continental US.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree in a technical or engineering discipline is preferred.
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification
- Site construction experience, maintaining typical construction equipment and tools
- Experience working with customers and/or colleagues in an industrial or mission-critical environment
If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician with a passion for renewable energy and want to join a dynamic and fast-growing company, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Benefits
Compensation And Benefits
This role offers a base salary of $80,000 – $110,000 (DOE).
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be lower or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Generous time off and holiday policy
• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career progression
• 401k match
• Stock options
• And much more!
Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
