Solar Technician
Clearway EnergyRosamond, California
Full Time
Posted July 2, 2025
$54k - $107k
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Job Description
The Solar Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing solar PV systems and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable solar power plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, maintain, service, and repair solar PV systems and associated equipment
- Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on PV solar equipment
- Operate electrical and mechanical systems of the solar power plant
- Execute electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation calibration, and complex repairs
- Complete work orders and documentation related to maintenance and operations
- Ensure work complies with environmental and safety standards
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment.
- Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
- Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards, as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
- Must drive a company vehicle and have a valid state driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours including nights, holidays, and weekends, when needed.
- Professionalism and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.
- Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team.
- At least 1 year of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M EPC experience.
- 2 years of field experience with significant I E, I C and/or C I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals, including electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application.
- Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities.
- 4 years of PV solar experience is required.
- Proven experience with a multitude of electrical construction projects.
- Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems.
- Proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems.
- Experience administering safe methods to clear equipment, use of tools, and plant safety rules.
- Understanding reporting procedures and practices and maintenance procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints.
- Familiarity with PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature.
- Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and switchyard.
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing and work without direct supervision during performance of work.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $54,000 - $107,000 depending on experience and level
Annual cash bonus based on personal and company performance
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
HSAs with company contributions
Health FSAs and dependent daycare FSAs
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
401(k) plan with employer match
Life and accident insurances
Fertility programs
Adoption assistance
Generous parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships
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