Solar Technician
Clearway EnergyPosted April 15, 2025
Avenal, California
Solar Energy$54,000 - $107,000
Full Time
Job Description
The Solar Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. The role involves performing various technical and administrative duties in a power facility, with opportunities for advancement based on experience and skill level.
Responsibilities
- •Troubleshoot, maintain, service, and repair solar PV systems and associated equipment.
- •Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all PV Solar equipment.
- •Execute routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting.
- •Prepare and implement switching and clearance orders.
- •Operate all electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems.
- •Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system.
- •Write Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, and Operating Instructions.
- •Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
Requirements
- •A high school diploma or GED is required or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment.
- •Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
- •Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards.
- •Must have a valid state driver's license and good driving record.
- •Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights, holidays, weekends) when needed.
- •Professionalism and excellent communication skills.
- •Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.
- •Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
- •Able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team.
- •1 year of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M EPC experience.
- •2 years of field experience with significant I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience.
- •Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals and single craft journeyman skills such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application.
- •Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities.
- •4 years of PV solar experience is required.
- •Proven experience with a multitude of electrical construction projects.
- •Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems.
- •Proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems.
- •Experience administering safe methods to clear equipment, use of tools and plant safety rules.
- •Understanding reporting procedures and practices and maintenance procedures and practices.
- •Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints.
- •Familiarity with PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature.
- •Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and Switchyard.
- •Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work.
- •Able to travel approximately 5%.
Benefits
- •Compensation/salary range: $54,000 - $107,000
- •Work schedule: Hybrid, with office-based employees working together from Tuesday to Thursday
- •Work environment perks: Company-provided meals and events
- •Additional benefits: Generous PTO, medical, dental, vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, 401(k) plan with employer match, life and accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, domestic partnerships
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