Solar Electrician / Technician
About The Position
The Solar PV & BESS O&M Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The role calls for knowledge of solar operations and electrical systems, independent work within established safety procedures, and contributions to site efficiency through preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and system monitoring. The position is safety-sensitive and is based in Odessa, Texas, with occasional regional travel to support site demands. Technicians perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, system monitoring, testing, and commissioning, while documenting work in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software. Depending on experience and job level, duties may also include leading advanced troubleshooting, planning electrical work and LOTO procedures, serving as a customer interface, developing work plans and schedules, and training junior technicians. The position requires physical readiness to work outdoors in varying weather, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting or carrying equipment up to 80 pounds. Technicians may work outside normal business hours as needed and must maintain an on-call rotation schedule.
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.
- Physical and mental readiness 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.
- For advanced positions, at least 4 years of direct or related experience in the solar industry.
- For advanced positions, advanced knowledge of LOTO procedures and electrical work planning.
- For advanced positions, proficiency in 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.
- Ability to comply with drug-free and alcohol-free workplace policies.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical certifications or industry training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, perform preventive maintenance on, and make corrective repairs to 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.
- Document maintenance activities accurately using CMMS software.
- Provide guidance to other technicians as appropriate to experience level.
- Perform installation tasks, including torquing and calibration, using 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 on safety standards and industry-approved practices.
- For advanced positions, develop and execute work plans and maintenance schedules.
- Maintain an on-call rotation schedule and work outside normal business hours as necessary.
- Comply with company policies for a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
