Lead OT Field Technician

Terra- Gen Operating Company•Mojave, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead OT Field Technician is a senior, hands-on technical leader responsible for overseeing field execution of operational technology (OT) work while coordinating issue tracking, scheduling, and project completion forecasting. This role bridges field operations, engineering, and project management by ensuring open issues are tracked to closure, work is properly scheduled, and progress is accurately reflected in the company’s Jira ticketing system. The Lead OT Field Technician provides technical leadership to OT Field Technicians while maintaining accountability for execution quality, timelines, and communication.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work or military experience.
5+ years of experience working in renewable energy OT environments, including utility-scale solar, wind, and/or battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Strong knowledge of PLCs and devices such as Rockwell Automation, Schneider, SEL RTACs and Campbell Scientific loggers
Demonstrated experience in OT, IT, or industrial systems environments
Proven experience coordinating field execution, tracking open issues, and driving resolution plans to closure.
Hands-on experience using Jira or similar ticketing and work management systems to track, update, and close work items.
Experience developing and maintaining schedules, tracking deliverables, and forecasting job or project completion dates.
Strong technical background in networking, computer hardware, software installation, and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of OT protocols, industrial communications, and OT cybersecurity fundamentals.
Solid understanding of the OSI Network Model.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, network diagrams, schedules, and system documentation.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to lead field efforts and coordinate across multiple teams.
Ability to lift and carry equipment, work in varying environmental conditions, and travel to company sites as required.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to clearly read, interpret, and follow technical instructions and documents.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft technical reports and routine correspondence.
Ability to work effectively across teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and interpret work from simple and/or complex instructions.
Ability to effectively communicate with others.
Ability to write routine correspondence.
Possess great attention to detail and have excellent time management skills.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to provide, understand and complete written and verbal instructions and communication.
Ability to problem solve and work independently and/or in a group setting.
Must be organized, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks and possess an attention to detail.
Possess a valid driver’s license for the state in which you are applying.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) are a plus.
Experience with Cisco or Hirschmann equipment is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and perform installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of OT hardware, software, and networked systems at company sites.
Provide day-to-day technical leadership and mentorship to the OT Field Technician team.
Track all open technical and field issues across active sites and projects.
Develop, maintain, and execute resolution plans, including scope, dependencies, resources, and timelines.
Coordinate with engineering, IT, cybersecurity, vendors, and field teams to drive issues to closure.
Own and maintain the accuracy of the Jira ticketing system for OT field work.
Create, update, prioritize, and close Jira tickets to reflect real-time field progress.
Ensure ticket descriptions, acceptance criteria, and resolution notes are complete and accurate.
Develop and maintain field schedules for OT work, outages, and project milestones.
Forecast job and project completion dates based on scope, resource availability, and site conditions.
Adjust schedules and forecasts in response to changing priorities, risks, or technical constraints.
Coordinate technician assignments and site visits to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Provide clear status updates, reports, and dashboards to support management visibility.
Ensure all work complies with company policies, safety requirements, and industry standards.
Maintain accurate technical documentation for installations, maintenance, and system changes.
Capture lessons learned and recommend process, tooling, or design improvements.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by documenting lessons learned, developing standards, and proposing enhancements to OT infrastructure.
Adhere to all Terra-Gen safety policies, procedures, and standards while actively contributing to the continuous improvement of the Terra-Gen safety culture.
Promote a strong safety-first mindset by identifying hazards, following established safe work practices, and supporting operational excellence across all activities.
Take immediate and appropriate corrective action in response to emergency situations to minimize safety risks, equipment damage, and operational downtime.