Solar Electrician Technician

Oigis Energy

Prewitt, New Mexico

TEMPORARY

Posted October 31, 2025

$25 - $45/hr

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Job Description

The Solar Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing utility-scale solar PV and energy storage systems, ensuring efficient and safe operations through inspections, preventive maintenance, and system diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs on AC and DC solar and energy storage systems.
Monitor plant operations through SCADA systems and support commissioning, testing, and system modifications.
Troubleshoot electrical systems and support maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using CMMS software.
Develop and implement safety procedures, including Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO).
Read, interpret, and develop complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols.
Support installation tasks such as torquing, calibration, and use of specialized tools.
Lead advanced troubleshooting across multiple OEM platforms and develop system diagnostics.
Communicate site conditions, needs, and technical findings to stakeholders.
Train and mentor junior technicians and support team safety standards.

Requirements

Possession of a valid driver s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in large-scale solar operations and maintenance (O M) experience, with the specific requirement of 4 years of direct or related experience in the solar industry for advanced positions.
Competency in industrial or utility power operations, troubleshooting, and general maintenance procedures.
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, operating SCADA systems, and using CMMS for maintenance tracking.
Strong computer skills, particularly in SCADA and CMMS applications.
Ability to perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs on AC and DC systems, including inverters, PV modules, transformers, switchgear, and high-voltage components.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and support maintenance as required.
Ability to develop and interpret complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols.
Ability to read, interpret, and develop complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols.
Ability to verify tooling and parts against work plans, relay necessary adjustments, and generate reports on findings and recommendations.
Ability to develop and implement Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and electrical work plans.
Ability to read, interpret, and develop complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols.
Ability to serve as the primary customer interface, communicating site conditions, needs, and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to train and mentor junior technicians, fostering safety standards and adherence to industry practices.
Physical and mental fitness to stand, walk (including covering 2 miles in a day), climb, bend, and kneel for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
Physical ability to lift and carry tools or equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
Maintain clear visual acuity with or without corrective lenses for reading schematics and working with tools and meters.
Handle precise tasks requiring fine motor skills and strong hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work outside of normal business hours as necessary and participate in on-call rotation schedules.
Compliance with company policies on drug-free and alcohol-free workplace to ensure safety and readiness.
Ability to execute installation tasks with proficiency in torquing, calibration, and use of specialized tools.
Advanced knowledge of LOTO procedures and electrical work planning for higher-level positions.
Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining multiple OEM systems.
Strong experience with industrial control interfaces.
Advanced organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing requests.

Benefits & Perks

Hourly rate of $25 - $45

Regional travel support

Work schedule includes working outside normal business hours and on-call rotation

Potential for advancement to advanced positions requiring 4 years of experience

Support and accommodations for qualified disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities

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