Solar Electrician Technician

Oigis Energy

Penwell, Texas

TEMPORARY

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 preventive and corrective maintenance, system monitoring, and technical support.

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 as needed.
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 and control systems.
Assist in installation tasks, including torquing, calibration, and use of specialized tools.
Communicate site conditions, needs, and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders.
Train and mentor junior technicians to ensure safety standards and industry practices are followed.

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 troubleshoot electrical systems and support maintenance as required.
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 create complex schematics and work instructions.
Strong experience with industrial control interfaces.
Advanced positions require at least 4 years of direct or related experience in the solar industry.
Ability to develop and execute work plans and maintenance schedules.
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.
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 and participate in an on-call rotation schedule.
Follow company policies on drug-free and alcohol-free workplace compliance.

Benefits & Perks

Hourly rate of $25 - $45

Regional travel support

Work outside of normal business hours as necessary

On-call rotation schedule

Potential for advancement to advanced positions requiring more experience

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