Solar Maintenance Technician
Job Description:
- Promote a strong safety culture by participating in toolbox talks, behavioral observations, and adherence to all safety standards and best practices.
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on mechanical and electrical solar plant components.
- Review system data and adjust settings on computerized/monitoring equipment at solar facilities.
- Follow standard operating procedures and supervisor direction; stop and seek clarification anytime a task appears unsafe.
- Adhere to all lockout/tagout procedures and never interfere with another worker’s lockout/tagout device.
- Prepare detailed work order documentation—including photos—covering work performed, challenges encountered, parts used, suspected root causes, and site conditions.
- Documentation is completed through daily reports and other CES project management tools.
- Foster a stop-work culture where all team members feel empowered to halt work if they are uncomfortable with the task or sequence of operations.
- Perform quality assurance inspections on newly onboarded solar sites and prepare reports identifying deviations from design drawings, electrical codes, or industry best practices.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic understanding of electrical principles.
- Experience using hand tools and performing mechanical troubleshooting or repair.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ability to learn new software quickly.
- Comfortable working at locations away from home for extended periods and adapting to different jobsite environments.
- 20/40 vision (corrected or uncorrected).
- Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold temperatures, including while wearing arc-flash PPE.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders to access rooftop equipment.
- Ability to distinguish colors.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds overhead.
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including evenings and weekends, and respond to urgent work orders during on-call hours.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Benefits:
- Fair treatment and growth opportunities.
- Annual performance bonuses based on results and tenure.
- Spot bonuses recognizing exceptional safety practices and job performance throughout the year.
