Solar Electrician Technician

Oigis Energy

Penwell, Texas

Full Time

Posted November 10, 2025

$25 - $45/hr

Solar Energy

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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 site operations while following safety protocols and supporting system monitoring, testing, and system modifications.

Key Responsibilities

Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs on AC and DC solar PV 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 Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and electrical work plans
Read, interpret, and develop complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols
Support and lead advanced troubleshooting across multiple OEM platforms
Assist in installation tasks including torquing, calibration, and use of specialized tools
Communicate site conditions, needs, and technical findings to stakeholders
Train and mentor junior technicians in safety standards and industry practices

Requirements

Possession of a valid driver s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in large-scale solar operations and maintenance (O M) experience requirements vary by position level.
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 monitor plant operations through SCADA and contribute to commissioning, testing, and system modifications.
Strict adherence to safety protocols, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), ensuring compliance with site procedures.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and support maintenance as required.
Ability to work with remote operators to identify and resolve site issues efficiently.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities using CMMS software.
Ability to read, interpret, and develop complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols.
Ability to develop and implement Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and electrical work plans.
Ability to verify tooling and parts against work plans, relay necessary adjustments, and generate reports on findings and recommendations.
Ability to train and mentor junior technicians, fostering safety standards and adherence to industry practices.
Develop and execute work plans and maintenance schedules.
Physical ability 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.
May be required to work outside of normal business hours as necessary and participate in on-call rotation schedule.
Advanced positions require at least 4 years of direct or related experience in the solar industry.
Strong experience with industrial control interfaces and troubleshooting multiple OEM systems.
Advanced knowledge of LOTO procedures and electrical work planning.
Proficiency in creating complex schematics and work instructions.
Advanced organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing requests.
Follow company policies on drug-free and alcohol-free workplace compliance to ensure safety and readiness on the job.

Benefits & Perks

Hourly rate of $25 - $45

Regional travel support

Work schedule may include outside normal business hours and on-call rotation

Potential for advancement to advanced positions requiring more experience

Opportunities for training and mentoring junior technicians

Possibility of working in varying weather conditions

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