PV Solar Field Technician Any Level - Dougherty Energy Storage: Albany, GA
About The Position
The PV Solar Field Technician will be based at the Dougherty Energy Storage site in the Albany, Georgia area and support operation and maintenance across assigned solar power plants. The role is responsible for solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage, and AC/DC inverters, helping ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. The technician also supports reliability, operations, and maintenance at sites in the assigned area and may assist teammates in nearby states. The Site Technician supports the Regional Manager or designee in executing Power Generation Division processes. Work includes safety, contractor management, equipment operation and troubleshooting, site operations, asset management, regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management. The position involves inspections and troubleshooting of solar arrays and inverters, including daily checks for fluid system breaches, mechanical breakage or misalignment, and electrical failures that may prevent inverters from supplying grid power. The technician maintains tools, shops, vehicles, and work locations in a safe and efficient condition.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Valid non-CDL driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Trade school graduate.
- Licensed electrician.
- Licensed master electrician.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
Responsibilities
- Operate and perform basic maintenance on solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage systems, and AC/DC inverters.
- Inspect solar arrays and inverters, including checking for fluid system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment, and electrical failures.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, power electronics, and mechanical equipment.
- Support reliability engineering and warranty management.
- Steward safety and environmental programs.
- Manage contractors and provide supervisory duties for company employees and contractors.
- Support overall site operations, asset management, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage business duties and inventory.
- Operate heavy equipment.
- Maintain tools, shops, vehicles, and work locations in a safe and efficient condition.
- Support teammates and site reliability, operations, and maintenance in nearby states as needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- NextEra Energy offers a range of benefits for employees and eligible family members; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
- Relocation assistance if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
