The Solar Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing preventive and corrective 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.
Conduct corrective maintenance and respond to emergency dispatches for critical systems.
Log all maintenance work using the CMMS platform.
Perform electrical testing and assist with field investigations to support diagnostics and root cause analysis.
Provide site access to third-party contractors and assist with site tasks such as land management and vegetation control.
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)
Work schedule (not specified)
Work environment perks (not specified)
Opportunities for internal and external training sessions
Travel opportunities within the region
Potential for career development in electrical and solar maintenance
Work outdoors in most weather conditions
Work with a team of experienced professionals
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