Operations & Maintenance Technician (Fredericksburg/Richmond)

Sun Tribe • Fredericksburg, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, Sun Tribe is one of the fastest growing clean energy companies in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Sun Tribe O&M provides best-in-class technical asset management and operations & maintenance services across a growing portfolio of operating solar and energy storage assets.
The Operations & Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the operational performance of our generation portfolio. This role requires hands-on technical skills in system monitoring, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs.
This role reflects a developing technician who is building technical depth and the ability to work independently across standard O&M activities.
The role is primarily field based, with approximately 90% travel to project sites and 10% office work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience with commercial or utility-scale solar PV systems
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstration of company core values: Community, Safety, Perpetual Improvement, Nature, Joy, and Respect

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of electrical, structural, and construction plans
• Knowledge of electrical equipment construction and operation
• Experience with the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Nextracker and/or ATI certification preferred
• NABCEP Installation Professional and/or Technical Sales Certification preferred
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Fosters positive working relationships with internal teams, asset owners, and site stakeholders
• Communicates site issues in a timely and accurate manner
• Builds strong relationships with host facilities and off-taker representatives
• Works under the supervision of senior technicians and electricians to perform O&M tasks
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) and completes electronic reports
• Responds to site outages and performs basic troubleshooting within required response times
• Supports corrective repairs including component replacement and system adjustments
• Documents all service visits through electronic maintenance logs and service reports
• Assists with warranty equipment replacements and related documentation
• Supports inventory management, including receiving and returning equipment
• Utilizes monitoring platforms to review system performance, including periodic weekend monitoring
• Follows and supports the organization’s safety culture
• Logs safety observations and utilizes stop-work authority when necessary
• Identifies jobsite hazards and escalates when work is outside scope or unsafe
• Properly utilizes PPE in compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E standards
• Builds technical knowledge across solar equipment and systems
• Maintains required certifications and equipment operator licenses

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 15 company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• $600 annual health & wellness reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees