Solar Technician
Clearway EnergyRosamond, California
Full Time
Posted November 4, 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 routine electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation calibration, and complex system repairs.
- Complete work orders and documentation related to maintenance and operations.
- Ensure work complies with environmental and safety standards.
Requirements
- Possess a high school diploma or GED, or be willing to obtain a GED within the first 6 months of employment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Valid state driver’s license and good driving record, with the ability to drive a company vehicle.
- Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours including nights, holidays, and weekends when needed.
- At least 1 year of experience in a power plant or PV Solar Operations and Maintenance (O&M) environment or equivalent experience, including demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals, control circuits, and solid state theory application.
- Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities.
- Four (4) years of PV solar experience or equivalent experience, including proven experience with electrical construction projects, demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals, journeyman skills such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application, and knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems.
- Proven experience with electrical measurements, control circuits, and troubleshooting of control systems.
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints, 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 effectively and work without direct supervision during performance of work.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range from $54,000 to $107,000 depending on experience and location
Eligible for an annual cash bonus based on personal and company performance
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care
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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