Job Description
The Renewables Technician is responsible for supporting utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites across a growing renewable energy fleet. This position supports operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, reliability improvements, and equipment modifications while serving as a technical resource for both existing and newly commissioned renewable facilities. The Tech III will also provide guidance, training, and mentorship to Renewables Tech I and II employees.
Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, inverter, SCADA, battery storage, communications, and equipment-related issues
Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on Solar PV and BESS equipment
Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for new renewable sites
Perform and lead Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) activities
Conduct daily operational rounds and inspections
Support equipment testing, performance monitoring, and reliability improvements
Coordinate contractors, technicians, and engineers to support maintenance and project activities
Communicate with operations centers regarding plant status, outages, and maintenance activities
Participate in rotational on-call support
Prepare maintenance, repair, and service reports
Develop and improve O&M processes and site procedures
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, operational, and regulatory requirements
Train, mentor, and develop Renewables Tech I and Tech II employees
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Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of electrical maintenance, Solar PV, BESS, power generation, utility, or industrial electrical experience
Strong electrical troubleshooting experience (AC/DC)
Inverter experience
SCADA experience
LOTO experience
Experience reading electrical drawings and schematics
Experience using electrical test and measurement equipment
Valid driver's license
Ability to travel 50%+ regionally
Must successfully complete the MASS and/or POSS assessment
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Utility-scale Solar PV experience
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) experience
High-voltage switching experience
Commissioning/startup experience
Maximo CMMS experience
Fiber optic troubleshooting experience
NERC/BES site experience
Electrical design experience
Power distribution systems knowledge
National Electrical Code (NEC) knowledge
Technical degree, military electrical training, or equivalent
Experience training and mentoring technicians
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.