Solar Technician
Clearway EnergyDesert Center, California
Full Time
Posted April 2, 2026
$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 solar equipment
- Operate electrical and mechanical systems of the solar power plant
- Execute electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation calibration, and complex repairs
- Complete work orders and ensure work complies with safety and environmental 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.
- Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.
- Possess a valid state driver s license and have a good driving record.
- Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours including nights, holidays, and weekends when needed.
- Ability to assist higher level Technicians in performing maintenance and perform other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility at Level I.
- Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform at Level II.
- Execute routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting, and perform complex maintenance work such as distributed control systems and inverter troubleshooting as assigned by supervisor at Level III.
- Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system.
- Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all PV Solar equipment.
- Prepare and implement switching and clearance orders in coordination with the Operations Center.
- Operate all electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems.
- Write Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions, and other documents as assigned by supervisor.
- Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
- Have 1 year of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M EPC experience for Level II.
- Have 4 years of PV solar experience, with IE, IC, and/or C I Electrician experience considered in lieu of applicable experience, for Level III.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals, including electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory.
- 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.
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing and work without direct supervision during performance of work.
- Able 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 care
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
Paid time off (PTO)
Company-provided meals and events for office-based employees
In-person collaboration opportunities at company offices
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