Solar Farm Technician II

RWE•Westside Canal, CA

2d•$33 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Solar Farm Technician II is responsible for safely installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing solar systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. The role supports continuous power generation by independently diagnosing and resolving technical issues, collaborating with team members, and contributing technical expertise to ongoing operations and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying weather conditions
Strong working knowledge of solar PV systems, including inverters, trackers, combiner boxes, LBDs and SCADA systems
Independently perform preventive and corrective maintenance with minimal supervision
Troubleshoot and resolve moderate technical issues, including inverter and performance faults
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics
Apply safety protocols, conduct hazard assessments, and perform LOTO procedures in compliance with OSHA standards
Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel to assigned job sites as needed

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or certification in renewable energy technology or electrical systems preferred
Minimum 3 or more years of relevant technical experience in the renewable energy industry preferred

Responsibilities

Leads and performs solar operations and maintenance activities safely by applying site procedures, job hazard analyses, and lockout/tagout practices to protect personnel and equipment; requires independent risk assessment and sound judgment
Demonstrates and enforces proactive safety leadership by identifying, mitigating, and reporting hazards and near misses while coaching team members on safe work practices; requires observation, communication, and leadership skills
Ensures compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements by interpreting regulations, verifying field adherence, and correcting non-compliant conditions to minimize operational and regulatory risk
Independently maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, combiner boxes, LBDs, trackers, and electrical infrastructure, to ensure system reliability and availability; requires advanced electrical and mechanical expertise
Diagnoses and resolves complex technical issues by analyzing SCADA data, alarms, electrical measurements, and performance trends to identify root causes and implements corrective actions; requires analytical thinking and data interpretation
Serves as a technical escalation point by coordinating with Site Leads, Site Mangers, and Engineers to resolve high-risk or system-level issues while minimizing downtime; requires technical judgment and effective communication
Plans and executes preventive and corrective maintenance activities by prioritizing work orders, estimating labor and materials, and sequencing tasks to optimize efficiency and system performance; requires planning and problem-solving skills
Leads inspections, testing, and commissioning activities by verifying system performance, workmanship, and compliance with design specifications and industry standards; requires precision and technical accuracy
Maintains accurate technical documentation and records by completing and reviewing SAP Work Orders and inspection findings to support compliance, audits, and asset site management; requires attention to detail
Mentors and guides Associate and Trainee technicians by providing hands-on instruction, technical oversight, and safety coaching to improve team capability and work quality; requires leadership and training skills
Serves in an on-call capacity as assigned, maintaining continuous availability via mobile phone, responding to management or dispatch communications within 30 minutes, reporting to the work site within 2 hours when required, and remaining fit for duty at all times during on-call periods