SOLAR TECHNICIAN II

Geronimo Power, LLC•Mascoutah, IL

9d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Geronimo Power is seeking a Solar Technician II to independently perform on-site operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment replacement at the Bee Hollow solar facility in Mascoutah, Illinois. The role supports safe and reliable plant operations and requires work to follow prudent utility practices, regulatory requirements, manufacturer guidance, and company standards. The position reports to the Area Manager, Field Operations. The technician works with plant equipment such as combiner systems, inverters, pad-mounted transformers, control panels, meteorological stations, tracker systems, communications equipment, and other balance-of-plant equipment. The role includes documenting work in the computerized maintenance management system, maintaining tools and inventory, coordinating with contractors, and supporting less-experienced technicians. It also includes rotating on-call duties that may involve short-notice work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as occasional travel to other sites. Geronimo Power develops, owns, and operates large-scale power and affiliated digital infrastructure projects throughout America's Heartland, including solar, wind, energy storage, and powered data parks. It is a farmer-founded and community-focused business that supports landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to encourage local economic growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Typically two or more years of related power-generation, industrial electrical, renewable-energy, or utility-scale solar operations and maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance and independently troubleshoot common electrical, mechanical, tracker, inverter, communications, and control-system issues.
Working knowledge of electrical safety practices and ability to follow lockout/tagout and test-before-touch requirements.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical prints.
Proficiency using electrical test equipment, computerized diagnostic tools, plant monitoring systems, spreadsheets, email, and CMMS/work-order systems.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and perform the physical requirements of the role.
Ability to successfully complete a job-related post-offer fit-for-duty physical if required.
Ability to live within 60 miles or a 60-minute drive of the primary plant location.

Nice To Haves

Technical school, electrical, instrumentation, industrial maintenance, or power-generation training.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Follow company and project environmental, health, and safety programs and procedures, including lockout/tagout and electrical safe-work practices.
Operate and maintain plant equipment, including combiner systems, inverters, pad-mounted transformers, control panels, meteorological stations, tracker systems, communications equipment, and other balance-of-plant equipment.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to approved procedures, equipment manuals, and manufacturer requirements.
Troubleshoot common equipment faults and escalate complex, high-risk, or recurring issues to senior technical resources, the OEM, or the Area Manager.
Read electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical prints to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues.
Repair or replace PV modules, inverter and string-inverter components, tracker components, meteorological equipment, control panels, wiring, connectors, and related equipment.
Document inspections, alarms, troubleshooting steps, test results, parts usage, and completed work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Maintain site tools, test equipment, inventory, spare parts, and work areas for safe and efficient operations.
Assist with contractor coordination and support less-experienced technicians by sharing safe work practices and site-specific knowledge.
Support contractor work, quality assessments, warranty claims, capital improvements, equipment retrofits, and vegetation-management activities.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, which may require short-notice work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Travel occasionally to other plants or locations for site coverage, maintenance campaigns, troubleshooting, training, or meetings.
Complete required safety and technical training and perform other duties as assigned.