Photovoltaic & Battery Storage Technician I (Senior Level)

Terra-Gen Operating Company LLC•Mojave, CA

14d•$38 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Terra-Gen is hiring a senior-level PV/BESS Technician I to perform scheduled and unscheduled fieldwork to operate and maintain the Edward / Sanborn projects to standards above industry best practice. The work includes commissioning, troubleshooting, testing, preventive and corrective maintenance, training on-site personnel, assisting with site visits, and observing contractors’ work quality and safety practices. The position is based near Mojave, California, reports to the Operations Site Supervisor, and may require travel. It is full-time and may involve rotating schedules, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role offers opportunities for professional growth. The technician may work independently or as part of a team. Duties include maintaining and troubleshooting PV and energy storage systems and related electrical, data acquisition, and meteorological equipment; conducting electrical tests; promoting workplace safety and environmental standards; documenting maintenance activities; preparing reports and switching orders; completing training and safety documentation; and guiding other technicians. The role also involves contractor oversight, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, cybersecurity procedures, and other qualified duties as assigned. The position requires fieldwork in outdoor construction-type areas as well as some office work. Field conditions may include exposure to electrical hazards, heights, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, extreme or inclement weather, sun exposure, and noise that may require hearing protection. Physical duties include standing, walking, sitting, using hands for detailed work, reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, operating lifts, and lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
At least 5 years of experience at a utility-scale solar plant.
Practical knowledge of electrical systems, solar electric systems, PV and BESS components, and safe lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices.
Practical experience with electrical wiring and basic construction practices.
Experience with metering and test equipment.
Experience reading and interpreting electrical, instrumentation and controls (I&C), and mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
OSHA 10 and CPR qualifications.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the company’s established driving criteria, including maintaining an acceptable driving record.
Ability to troubleshoot system failures, including ground faults, and analyze operating data.
Ability to perform calculations involving percentages, lengths, electrical values, basic algebra, geometry, and statistical analysis.
Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare reports, memos, and emails and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong prioritization, organization, analytical, diagnostic, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, architectural, electrical drawing, or schedule-based instructions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work in outdoor construction-type areas and perform the described physical duties, including lifting 50 pounds unassisted.
Authorization to work in the United States; employment is contingent on acceptable identity and employment authorization documents.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Technical, science, or engineering degree or certificate in energy systems.
Journeyman or licensed industrial electrician qualification.
Medium-voltage qualification.
Certified inverter training by Power Electronics and/or Sungrow.
OSHA 30 qualification.
NFPA 70E qualification.
Experience training others.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled fieldwork to operate and maintain the Edward / Sanborn projects.
Commission systems and perform troubleshooting, testing, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance on PV and BESS systems.
Troubleshoot and repair DC, low-voltage AC, data acquisition, meteorological station, PV, and ESS system components, including grounded circuits.
Perform tests including open-circuit voltage, operating DC current, I-V curves, power meter verification, Megger tests, and resistance tests.
Promote workplace safety and help improve existing environmental and safety standards; use stop-work authority when appropriate.
Perform preventive maintenance, including thermography of low- and medium-voltage equipment.
Audit third-party systems for safety concerns, quality of work, and improvement opportunities.
Coordinate and observe contractors performing troubleshooting and repairs, including work on OEM and medium-voltage equipment.
Document time, materials, expenses, and maintenance records in the O&M computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Complete assigned training and qualification requirements within specified time frames and meet required test scores.
Prepare reports and communicate maintenance results to site management, peers, leadership, and other stakeholders.
Prepare and implement switching orders.
Apply cybersecurity policies and incident-response procedures.
Recognize lift hazards, including those associated with cranes and rough-terrain forklifts.
Complete safe-work permits and conduct appropriate job hazard analyses (JHAs).
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions as needed.
Guide, mentor, and train other technicians as needed.
Perform other qualified duties, including procedure development and revision.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, leadership, project managers, engineers, vendors, contractors, and internal departments.
Analyze operating data, identify anomalies, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
Drive vehicles on company business while meeting company driving criteria.