Solar Electrician / Technician

Origis Services - UTILITY SOLAR O&M•Gainestown, AL

7d•$25 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Solar PV & BESS O&M Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems. The role requires knowledge of solar operations and electrical systems, the ability to work independently, and adherence to established safety procedures. Technicians support efficient site operations through preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and system monitoring. This is a safety-sensitive position. The job is listed at Solar Technician 2 through Solar Technician 4, based in Gainestown, Alabama, with occasional regional travel to support site demands. Technicians may need to work outside normal business hours and maintain an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in large-scale solar operations and maintenance; experience requirements vary by position level.
Competency in industrial or utility power operations, troubleshooting, and general maintenance procedures.
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, operating SCADA systems, and using CMMS for maintenance tracking.
Strong computer skills, particularly with SCADA and CMMS applications.
Ability to stand, walk (including covering more than two miles in a day), climb, bend, and kneel for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift and carry tools or equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
Clear visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, for reading schematics and working with tools and meters.
Fine motor skills and strong hand-eye coordination for precise tasks.
Compliance with company drug-free and alcohol-free workplace policies.
For advanced positions, at least four years of direct or related solar industry experience.
For advanced positions, advanced knowledge of LOTO procedures and electrical work planning.
For advanced positions, proficiency troubleshooting and maintaining multiple OEM systems.
For advanced positions, ability to create complex schematics and work instructions.
For advanced positions, strong experience with industrial control interfaces.
For advanced positions, advanced organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize competing requests.

Nice To Haves

Electrical certifications or industry training preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair AC and DC systems, including inverters, PV modules, transformers, switchgear, and high-voltage components.
Monitor plant operations using SCADA and contribute to commissioning, testing, and system modifications.
Follow safety protocols, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), and comply with site procedures.
Troubleshoot electrical systems and support maintenance as required.
Coordinate with remote operators to identify and resolve site issues.
Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS software.
Provide guidance to other technicians as appropriate to experience level.
Perform installation tasks, including torquing and calibration, using specialized tools.
For applicable advanced roles, lead troubleshooting across multiple OEM platforms, including controls interfaces and system diagnostics.
For applicable advanced roles, develop and implement LOTO procedures and electrical work plans.
For applicable advanced roles, read, interpret, and develop complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols.
For applicable advanced roles, act as the primary customer interface and communicate site conditions, needs, and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders.
For applicable advanced roles, verify tooling and parts against work plans, relay necessary adjustments, and report findings and recommendations.
For applicable advanced roles, train and mentor junior technicians in safety standards and industry-approved practices.
For applicable advanced roles, develop and execute work plans and maintenance schedules.
Maintain readiness to perform the physical and mental demands of the job, including working in varying weather conditions.
Follow company drug-free and alcohol-free workplace policies.
Occasionally travel regionally to support site demands and maintain an on-call rotation; work outside normal business hours as necessary.