Renewables Technician - Solar & Battery Storage

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

Must Haves:

• 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

Plusses:

• 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

Working Conditions:

• Field-based role supporting multiple renewable generation sites
• Greater than 50% regional travel with occasional overnight travel
• Rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call support as needed
• Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, including direct sunlight and high temperatures
• Must be able to wear required PPE
• Ability to climb, crawl, kneel, stand, walk, and work around energized equipment
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Must live within approximately one hour / 30 miles of assigned service area
• 275-pound equipment-related weight restriction applies