The Electrical Field Technician is performs advanced electrical testing, diagnostics, and inspections across medium and low voltage utility scale power systems.
This role requires approximately 75% travel, strong electrical fundamentals, and the ability to learn advanced testing and aerial diagnostics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform medium voltage and low voltage electrical tests: insulation resistance, continuity, hi-potential testing, current path testing, transformer and cables etc. substation testing and inspections.
- Conduct Photovoltaic electrical testing and troubleshooting.
- Execute fiber optic testing and termination.
- Operate Unmanned Aerial Systems and platforms for thermal and visual inspections.
- Capture infrared imaging for electrical and PV system anomaly detection.
- Maintain compliance with FAA Part 107 and Strata UAS standards.
- Uphold Strata safety standards including NFPA 70E and LOTO.
- Complete detailed test reports and misson logs
-Assist/complete installation of electrical equipment
Qualifications Required:
- Foundational understanding of electrical theory.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
-Experience in electrical equipment testing and installation
- Ability to travel ~75%.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred:
- Experience with medium and low voltage electrical test equipment.
- Photovoltaic testing experience.
-Fiber optic cable installation and testing experience
- FAA Part 107 Certificate (or ability to obtain).
- IR Thermography Level I. -NETA or equivalent certification
Physical Requirements:
- Lift 50 lbs; outdoor work; kneel/stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work on call and travel frequently.
Additional Information:
Tools and PPE provided except safety toe boots. Role offers growth into advanced testing, UAS operations, and renewable energy infrastructure and technical services
About Us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
Strata Clean Energy is a privately owned and operated company, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with multiple service and operations centers throughout the Southeast of the USA. As a vertically integrated renewable energy company, we control and self-perform every process, from our nationwide solar and storage development, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our construction operation consists of Industry leading Engineering competence centers, a team of global supply chain experts, and an industrial scale project and construction management center. Each and every department is fully committed to making sure safety and quality are our top priority.
As an independent power producer, Strata Clean Energy is one of the very few companies that has proven competence across the full spectrum of the solar/storage process and value chain. We are focused on delivering best in class cost of ownership by imposing and enforcing very strict QA standards on our global manufacturers and suppliers. Our approach continues to provide superior value and customer experience.
Strata’s customers include long term project owners, such as large utilities and IPPs, with very high safety and execution standards. Strata’s total quality management approach, combined with high productivity and operational excellence, has set us apart from traditional solar developers and EPC outfits.
Please visit our facilities or tour our project sites and experience the Strata difference.
We appreciate the long-term relationships that we have built with so many of our repeat customers and want to thank them for their ongoing loyalty and support.
For more information please visit www.stratacleanenergy.com
