The Solar Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing corrective and preventative maintenance on solar PV facilities, including electrical and mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and system testing, primarily in field operations within the Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama regions.
Key Responsibilities
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on solar PV systems and related electrical and mechanical components.
Perform corrective maintenance and respond to emergency dispatches for critical systems.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical issues impacting system performance.
Conduct electrical testing using specialized equipment to ensure system integrity.
Assist with field investigations, root cause analysis, and predictive analytics.
Provide site access to third-party contractors and support site tasks such as land management and vegetation control.
Log all maintenance activities and work performed in the CMMS platform.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
3 years of experience in the electrical trade, electrical maintenance, multicraft maintenance, or the completion of a recognized apprenticeship program
Intermediate skills with computers and electronic equipment
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, and OSHA standards
Valid Driver's License
OSHA 30 certification must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment
CPR BLS certification must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment
Ability to perform localized travel of up to 2 hours each way
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV HV OHE systems
Perform corrective maintenance tasks, both scheduled and unscheduled, at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV HV OHE systems
Respond to directives for emergency dispatches for critical systems as directed
Log all work performed via the Silicon Ranch CMMS platform
Perform electrical testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other testing equipment as needed
Assist management with field investigations to support predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and serial defect reports
Provide site access to third party contractors and as directed
Assist with other site tasks, including land management, module washing, and vegetation management as directed
Must be able to work outside in most weather conditions
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Experience performing maintenance tasks on DC, AC, and MV systems, communications equipment, and mechanical systems
Experience in electrical trade, electrical or multicraft maintenance, or solar operations and maintenance
Experience with MV HV systems, IT systems, inverters, T D systems, substations, or other specialized electrical systems is highly desired
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule (not specified in the posting)
Work environment perks (not specified in the posting)
On-site work primarily in Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama with occasional travel
Training sessions (internal and external)
Opportunities for field investigations and site access
Potential for career development through technical training and certifications (OSHA 30, CPR BLS, state electrical license, NABCEP certification)
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