Solar Supervisor
MN8 · Dallas · $55–$65/hr (stated in the posting)
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 Solar Supervisor has a Masters Electrician license and is the most experienced field position which performs electrical, mechanical, and supervisory services. The Solar 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 Masters Electrical license.
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, understand, and communicate job-related information, including safety instructions, in English.
Knowledge of and ability to perform and interpret Solar specific tests, including IV Curve tracing, to determine if an issue exists
Physical requirements:
Ability to drive a vehicle.
Ability to stand for long 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 the discriminations in sound.
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.
Additional 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
$55-$65 per hour
In New Jersey, the hourly wage for this position at the time of this posting ranges from $55/hr to $65/hr. Within that range, individual compensation varies based on job-related factors including but not limited to experience and training, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.