Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations (Arkansas site)

Silicon Ranch Corporation•Forrest City, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Solar Maintenance Technician II is responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance across a defined set of solar facilities, including inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution of issues that affect solar PV production. Work may involve repairing or replacing electrical and mechanical components and subcomponents, such as contactors, breakers, motors, bearings, PV modules, PLCs, and transformers. The technician may also serve as a safety second and assist more senior technicians. The role is based on-site, primarily in the Forrest City, Arkansas region. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong mechanical inclination and verifiable experience in the electrical trade, electrical or multicraft maintenance, or solar operations and maintenance. Experience with DC, AC, and medium-voltage systems, communications equipment, and mechanical systems is relevant. Direct solar PV experience is not required. The position includes localized travel of up to two hours each way. The first and last hour of daily driving or travel are treated as normal commute time and are unpaid. The role requires standing for long periods, working outdoors in most weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in the electrical trade, electrical maintenance, or multicraft maintenance, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
Intermediate computer and electronic equipment skills.
Intermediate Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat skills.
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA standards.
Valid driver's license.
Obtain OSHA 30 within 4 weeks of employment.
Obtain CPR/BLS within 4 weeks of employment.
Ability to travel locally up to 2 hours each way.
Ability to stand for long periods, work outdoors in most weather conditions, and lift 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

State electrical license or NABCEP certification.
Solar installation, commissioning, or operations and maintenance experience.
Experience with MV/HV systems, IT systems, inverters, T&D systems, substations, or other specialized electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled corrective maintenance at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
Respond to directives for emergency dispatches involving critical systems.
Log all work performed using the Silicon Ranch CMMS platform.
Perform electrical testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other testing equipment as needed.
Assist management with field investigations supporting predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and serial defect reports.
Provide site access to third-party contractors as directed.
Assist with other site tasks, including land management, module washing, and vegetation management, as directed.
Attend internal and external training sessions as directed.
Communicate effectively, collaboratively, and responsibly with team members and management.
Work independently as a self-starter and as part of a team toward common goals.
Act as a safety second and assist more senior technicians as needed.