PV Solar Field Tech Principal (Travel Position) Belen, NM

NextEra Energy • Belen, NM

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About The Position

The PV Solar Field Tech Principal performs advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on solar and energy storage equipment, including inverters, trackers, energy storage systems, high-voltage systems, control systems, and associated equipment. The role requires understanding solar and energy storage mechanisms and components, replacing mechanical and electrical components, interpreting schematics and control systems, and using diagnostic tools. The technician interprets fault reports, maintains power generation reports and service logs in computer databases, and monitors inverter, energy storage, and SCADA system performance.

The position supports a portfolio of projects across New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, and requires availability for 50–75% travel. The ideal candidate lives in the Belen, New Mexico area. The technician supports the Regional Manager or designee in executing PGD processes and contributes to safety, contractor management, equipment operation, troubleshooting and maintenance, site operations, asset management, regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management. The principal technician also provides technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to other personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of experience.
• Valid non-CDL driver's license.
• Availability to travel 50–75% of the time.
• The ideal candidate will live within the Belen, New Mexico area.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school graduate.
• Licensed electrician.
• Licensed master electrician.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on solar and energy storage power-generation equipment.
• Complete advanced electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
• Apply advanced technical and process knowledge, including leadership competencies.
• Act as a safety champion for the fleet and provide safety mentoring.
• Coach new technicians on safety and solar and energy storage systems.
• Serve as a qualified reliever in the absence of site management.
• Lead teams in Quality Improvement projects.
• Provide oversight to other personnel.
• Complete special projects and complex task assignments.
• Perform reliability engineering and warranty management duties.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and power electronics systems.
• Steward safety and environmental programs.
• Supervise NEE employees and contractors.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Manage business duties and inventory.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• NextEra Energy offers a range of benefits to employees and eligible family members; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED