Solar Electrician Technician

Oigis Energy

Penwell, Texas

Full Time

Posted December 1, 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 and safe operations through inspections, preventive maintenance, and system diagnostics.

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.
Serve as the primary customer interface, communicating site conditions and technical findings.
Train and mentor junior technicians and support team collaboration.
Execute installation tasks including torquing, calibration, and use of specialized tools.
Support advanced troubleshooting across multiple OEM platforms and control systems.

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.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and support maintenance as required.
Ability to work with remote operators to identify and resolve site issues efficiently.
Ability to maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities using CMMS software.
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 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.
Ability to develop and execute work plans and maintenance schedules.
Physical 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.
May be required to work outside of normal business hours as necessary and to participate in on-call rotation schedules.
Advanced positions require at least 4 years of direct or related experience in the solar industry.
Advanced knowledge of LOTO procedures and electrical work planning.
Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining multiple OEM systems.
Ability to create complex schematics and work instructions.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing requests.
Follow safety protocols including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, ensuring compliance with site procedures.
Develop and support safety standards and procedures, including developing and implementing LOTO procedures and electrical work plans.

Benefits & Perks

Hourly rate of $25 - $45

Regional travel support

Work environment includes outdoor work in varying weather conditions

On-call rotation schedule

Support for disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities

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