Solar Electrician / Technician
About The Position
The Solar PV & BESS O&M Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing 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 efficient site operations through preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and system monitoring. All Solar Technician positions are safety sensitive. The position is listed at Solar Technician 2–Solar Technician 4 levels, with an hourly rate of $25–$45. The role is based in Prewitt, New Mexico, and may require occasional regional travel to support site needs. Technicians may need to work outside normal business hours and maintain an on-call rotation schedule.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in large-scale solar O&M; 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, advanced 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.
- Clear visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to read schematics and work with tools and meters.
- Fine motor skills and strong hand-eye coordination for precise tasks.
- Ability to work outside normal business hours as necessary and maintain an on-call rotation schedule.
- Compliance with company 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.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS software.
- Provide guidance to other technicians appropriate to experience level.
- Perform installation tasks, including torquing, calibration, and use of specialized tools.
- For advanced roles, lead troubleshooting across multiple OEM platforms, including controls interfaces and system diagnostics.
- For advanced roles, develop and implement LOTO procedures and electrical work plans.
- For advanced roles, read, interpret, and develop complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols.
- For advanced roles, serve as the primary customer interface and communicate site conditions, needs, and technical findings to stakeholders.
- For advanced roles, verify tooling and parts against work plans, relay necessary adjustments, and report findings and recommendations.
- For advanced roles, train and mentor junior technicians on safety standards and industry-approved practices.
- For advanced roles, 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 drug-free and alcohol-free workplace policies to ensure safety and readiness on the job.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
