Solar Electrician / Technician
About The Position
The Solar PV & BESS O&M Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs utility-scale solar PV and 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 site efficiency through preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, and system monitoring. All Solar Technician jobs are safety-sensitive positions. The position is based in Odessa, Texas, with occasional regional travel to support site needs. Technicians may need to work outside normal business hours and maintain an on-call rotation. The role covers Solar Technician levels 2 through 4, with duties and experience expectations varying by level.
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.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, operate SCADA systems, and use CMMS for maintenance tracking.
- Strong computer skills, particularly with SCADA and CMMS applications.
- For advanced positions, 4 or more 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, organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize competing requests.
- Ability to stand, walk (including covering more than 2 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.
- Visual acuity sufficient to read schematics and work with tools and meters, with or without corrective lenses.
- Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for precise tasks.
- Willingness and ability to work outside normal business hours as necessary and maintain an on-call rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical certifications or industry training.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, perform preventative maintenance on, and repair AC and DC systems, including inverters, PV modules, transformers, switchgear, and high-voltage components.
- Monitor plant operations through 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.
- Work 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, and use specialized tools.
- For advanced positions, lead troubleshooting across multiple OEM platforms, including controls interfaces and system diagnostics.
- For advanced positions, develop and implement LOTO procedures and electrical work plans.
- For advanced positions, read, interpret, and develop complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols.
- For advanced positions, serve as the primary customer interface and communicate site conditions, needs, and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders.
- For advanced positions, verify tooling and parts against work plans, relay necessary adjustments, and report findings and recommendations.
- For advanced positions, train and mentor junior technicians in safety standards and industry-approved practices.
- For advanced positions, develop and execute work plans and maintenance schedules.
- Maintain an on-call rotation schedule.
- Follow company policies for drug-free and alcohol-free workplace compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
