PV Solar Field Technician Any Level - Dougherty Energy Storage: Albany, GA

NextEra Energy • Albany, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at the Dougherty Energy Storage site in the Albany, Georgia area, within NextEra Energy’s Power Generation Division. The employee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage systems, and AC/DC inverters across multiple solar power plants, supporting safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. The role also supports reliability, operations, and maintenance at assigned sites and may provide support to teammates at nearby sites in the region.

The Site Technician supports the Regional Manager or designee in executing Power Generation Division processes. Duties include safety and contractor management; operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment; site operations and asset management; regulatory compliance; reliability engineering; and inventory management. The role includes daily inspections for fluid-system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment, and electrical component failures that could prevent inverters from producing grid power. The technician is also responsible for maintaining tools, shops, vehicles, and work locations in a safe and efficient condition.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Valid non-commercial driver's license (NON CDL).

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.
• Perform daily inspections for fluid-system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment, and electrical component failures affecting inverter operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and power-electronics equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment.
• Support reliability engineering and warranty management.
• Steward safety and environmental programs.
• Supervise NextEra Energy employees and contractors.
• Manage site operations, assets, business duties, and inventory.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain tools, shops, vehicles, and work locations in safe and efficient condition.
• Support teammates at nearby regional sites as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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