Renewables Technician
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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., 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
Requirements
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
Benefits & conditions
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.