Solar Technician

The role

The Solar Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment. The role aims to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot, maintain, service, and repair solar PV systems and associated equipment
• Perform maintenance, corrective, preventive, and emergency operations
• Execute electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Perform instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting
• Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system
• Prepare and implement switching and clearance orders
• Operate electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems
• Write Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, and Operating Instructions
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months)
• Demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge
• Understanding of general workplace safety and ability to follow safety standards
• Valid state driver’s license and good driving record
• Technical proficiency of standard business software
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
• 1+ years 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals
• 4+ years of PV solar experience
• Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects
• Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems

Nice to have

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental and vision care
• HSAs with company contributions
• Health FSAs
• Dependent daycare FSAs
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Variety of life and accident insurances
• Fertility programs
• Adoption assistance
• Generous parental leave

Before you apply

• No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future

About the company

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Its portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states.