Solar Technician
Clearway EnergyDesert Center, California
Full Time
Posted December 8, 2025
$54k - $107k
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Job Description
The Solar Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing solar PV systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable solar energy operations across different skill levels.
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 solar power plants.
- Execute routine electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation calibration, and complex system repairs.
- Complete work orders and documentation related to maintenance and operations.
- Ensure all work complies with environmental and safety regulations.
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.
- Must have a valid state driver’s license and a good driving record, and be able to operate a company vehicle.
- 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 operations and maintenance (O&M) environment.
- Additions to experience include: 2 years of field experience with significant electrical, instrumentation, and control (I E, I C, and C I) experience, or electrician experience, which will be considered in lieu of 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.
- Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
- Four (4) years of PV solar experience is required at the senior level, with I E, I C, and C I electrician experience considered in lieu of direct solar experience.
- 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, 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.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and work without direct supervision during performance of work.
- Ability to travel approximately 5% as required.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $54,000 - $107,000 depending on experience and location
Eligible to earn an annual cash bonus based on personal and company performance
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Health savings accounts (HSAs) with company contributions
Health flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
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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