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Job Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for an Operations & Maintenance Technician (Level 2) position with a leading solar development company.

Position Details:

Title: Operations & Maintenance Technician (Level 2)

Location: Waterville, Maine (Remote)

Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 base salary, with potential incentive opportunities

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and Paid Absences.

Position Description

Seeking a dedicated Operations and Maintenance Technician Level 2 to join the team at Energy Support Services. As an Operations and Maintenance Technician Level 2, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the optimal performance and efficiency of our solar projects. If you’re passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team that’s driving the future of clean energy.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor system performance using Data Acquisition tools to identify performance issues and analyze system efficiency.

Conduct mechanical, electrical, and visual inspections, maintenance, and testing of various commercial and industrial solar PV systems.

Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and communication issues and develop corrective action plans.

Perform commissioning and audit services for solar electric systems.

Ensure compliance with OEM requirements and warranties for all O&M activities.

Operate safely in 600Vac and 1500Vdc environments without direct supervision.

Record and report faults, deficiencies, and system nonconformances.

Communicate effectively with internal teams, third-party vendors, and site managers.

Identify and address field conditions such as vegetation issues, security risks, and debris impacts.

Travel as needed, including short-notice assignments and non-traditional working hours.

Job Description

Position Title: Field Service Technician

Location: Malta NY or Northern Vermont or South Portland ME
Shift: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm + Rotating On-Call
On-call service: Guaranteed 4 hours of O/T at 5X your hourly rate

Compensation:

Base Salary: $75K–$85K
Overtime: Estimated 15% ($17K)
On-call: $75/day
Sign-on Bonus: $10K
Relocation: Included
Total First Year Compensation (W2): $92K–$97K
Year 1 Increase: 8-9%
Tech Qualification Increase: $4/hour ($8,320 base increase, impacting O/T comp)
o Annual Merit Raise
Company Vehicle: Pickup truck for commuting (~$14K/year value, per AAA)

Travel:

Mostly local to 45-minute area where plants are located
Timecard Pay: Begins when leaving home, ends when returning (daily)

Benefits:
Benefits Package includes Medical, Dental, PTO, Matching 401k
Veteran Profiles:

Machinist Mates, Electrician Mates, Gas Turbine Technicians, Nukes, DC, Boiler Technicians, ET with strong electrical

Position Description :

Ensures the safe and efficient operation of oxygen and nitrogen plants, handling mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and production challenges.
Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative, self-motivation, and availability for callouts.
Operate all aspects of the air separation plant, including routine operations, equipment maintenance, and problem-solving. The plants are usually within an hour's drive from home.
Address mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process control issues, coordinating interrelated tasks and providing technical guidance for moderately complex problems.
Trained and mentored while receiving support from supervision, lead technicians, engineers, sales, and other technical staff. Occasional travel outside the assigned area may be required.

Requirements:

Experience with all or some of the following
Air separation or similar complex process control function
Instrumentation and control
General maintenance of industrial equipment
Compressors and compressor maintenance
Industrial mechanical maintenance or Industrial electrical or electrician
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Use volt-ohm meters, calibration devices, and data collectors
Trouble shooting and diagnostics
Process understanding, process control schematic interpretation
Computers, Microsoft applications, FIX 32, and process control computer systems
Maintenance and compliance documentation
Safety commitment and compliance with procedures
Driver’s license with clean record
Organization and time management
Work Planning