Lead Solar Technician - Grant Solar - Canistota, SD

Geronimo Power, LLC•Bloomington, MN

23d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Geronimo Power is seeking a Lead Solar Technician to provide on-site leadership for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the 99 MW Grant Solar facility near Canistota, South Dakota. The role directs day-to-day site operations and maintenance, supports the development of site technicians, and ensures work follows prudent utility practices, regulatory requirements, and company standards. The position reports to the Area Manager, Field Operations. The Lead Solar Technician leads and performs maintenance and operational work on plant electrical and mechanical equipment, coordinates outages and troubleshooting, monitors plant performance, and maintains site records, inventory, and warranties. The role also supports construction quality activities and the transition from construction to operations. A rotating on-call schedule may require work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays; occasional travel to other plants or locations is also required. The posted pay range is $42.00–$46.00 per hour, plus a target annual bonus opportunity of 15%. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and demonstrated market-relevant expertise.

Requirements

Four-year college degree or technical school certificate and relevant experience, or at least five years of related experience or power industry training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of experience in solar or other power generation operations and maintenance, development, design, permitting, or construction.
Experience providing day-to-day technical leadership and setting work priorities in an operations environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
Valid driver's license and ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work safely around low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment.
Knowledge of equipment and tooling required for facility maintenance.
Proficiency in interpreting electrical schematics and technical prints.
Ability to live within 60 miles or a 60-minute drive of the primary plant location.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day site operations and direct site personnel to maximize plant availability and reliability while maintaining a safe, economical, and proactive work environment.
Ensure compliance with company and project environmental, health, and safety programs, including job safety analyses, observations, audits, meetings, training, and incident or event assessments.
Coordinate with the Area Manager, EHS, Engineering, Asset Management, and other internal and external stakeholders to meet operational, customer, and contractual requirements.
Lead and perform preventive and corrective maintenance, outage coordination, troubleshooting, repairs, retrofits, and warranty activities.
Plan daily work and ensure execution of the site maintenance schedule, including planned and unplanned outages.
Operate and maintain plant electrical and mechanical equipment, including high-voltage equipment, combiner systems, inverters, transformers, PV systems, trackers, and other balance-of-plant equipment.
Read schematics and technical prints to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical control systems and components.
Perform mechanical and electrical repairs or component replacements in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
Maintain accurate site records in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ensure work orders and required documentation are completed accurately and on time.
Monitor plant performance, analyze operational issues, participate in root cause analyses, and communicate findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Support construction-phase quality assurance and quality control activities and help ensure an effective transition from construction to operations.
Maintain site tooling, spare parts, equipment, and inventory controls, including cycle counts and supplier reorders.
Administer warranties, submit and track warranty claims, and reconcile loaned parts with appropriate parties.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, which may require short-notice work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Travel occasionally to other plants or locations to support maintenance, troubleshooting, campaigns, training, or meetings.
Complete all required and assigned training and perform other duties as assigned.