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
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment
• Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance
• Execute routine 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
• Maintain hand tools and operate service vehicles

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Mechanical aptitude
• Able to work in adverse climates and environments
• Ability to use various hand tools
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to create, edit, or modify Microsoft Word and Excel documents
• Demonstrable basic electrical knowledge
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams
• Meet requirements of Clearway Energy Group’s Qualified Electrical Worker program
• 1+ years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience
• 4+ years of PV solar experience

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
• 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
• Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six months from hire

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.