Responsibilities
- Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs on AC and DC systems, including inverters, PV modules, transformers, switchgear, and high-voltage components
- Monitor plant operations through SCADA and contribute to commissioning, testing, and system modifications
- Follow strict safety protocols, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), ensuring compliance with site procedures
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and support maintenance as required
- Work with remote operators to identify and resolve site issues efficiently
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities using CMMS software
- Provide guidance to other technicians as appropriate to experience level
- Execute installation tasks with proficiency in torquing, calibration, and the use of specialized tools
- Lead advanced troubleshooting across multiple OEM platforms, including controls interface and system diagnostics
- Develop and implement Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and electrical work plans
- Read, interpret, and develop complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols
- Serve as the primary customer interface, communicating site conditions, needs, and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders
- Verify tooling and parts against work plans, relay necessary adjustments, and generate reports on findings and recommendations
- Train and mentor junior technicians, fostering deep safety standards and adherence to industry-approved practices
- Develop and execute work plans and maintenance schedules
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in large-scale solar O&M (experience requirements vary by position level)
- Competency in industrial or utility power operations, troubleshooting, and general maintenance procedures
- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, operating SCADA systems, and using CMMS for maintenance tracking
- Strong computer skills, particularly in SCADA and CMMS applications
Nice to Have
- Electrical certifications or industry training preferred
- 4+ years of direct or related experience in the solar industry
- Advanced knowledge of LOTO procedures and electrical work planning
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining multiple OEM systems
- Ability to create complex schematics and work instructions
- Strong experience with industrial control interfaces
- Advanced organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing requests
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- All Solar Technician jobs are safety sensitive positions
- Technicians should be physically and mentally prepared to stand, walk (including covering 2+ miles in a day), climb, bend, and kneel for extended periods in varying weather conditions
- Lift and carry tools or equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
- Maintain clear visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) for reading schematics and working with tools and meters
- Handle precise tasks that require fine motor skills and strong hand-eye coordination
- May be required to work outside of normal business hours as necessary
- Maintain on-call rotation schedule
- Follow company policies on drug-free and alcohol-free workplace compliance, ensuring safety and readiness on the job
