Solar Technician

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Lead Technician, the Solar Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation.

If you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

Pay Ranges by Job Level:

Technician Trainee ($50,000 - $60,000)

Solar Technician I ($54,000 - $77,000)

Solar Technician II ($62,000 - $88,000)

Solar Technician III ($88,000 - $107,000)

What You'll Be Doing

Trainee

Follow safety procedures, observe safe working practices, and maintain a safe working environment under direct supervision.

Shadow and assist experienced technicians in the performance of PV systems and electrical component maintenance.

Maintain hand tools in good working order and well organized.

Operate and maintain a service vehicle.

Work a flexible on-call schedule when needed. This may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and accept guidance from supervising technicians and site leadership.

Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six (6) months from hire.

Other duties as assigned within the Trainee scope.

Level I

Assists higher level Technicians in performing troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment.

Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.

Willingness to progress as a technician and take guidance from superiors.

Help in all areas of site operations as directed by Site Lead and Site Manager with minimal supervision

Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.

Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six (6) months from hire.

Performs other duties as assigned within the level I scope

Level II (Additions)

Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform

Performs work independently and/or in work crews

Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six (6) months from hire.

Travel required as needed

Performs other duties as assigned within the level II scope

Level III (Additions)

Executes routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting

Performs complex maintenance work such as distributed control systems and inverter troubleshooting as assigned by supervisor based on level of skill and ability

Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system

Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all PV Solar equipment

Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders, while working with Operations Center

Operates all electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems

Participates in training as required, JHA, PJB, LOTO documentation

Writes Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned by supervisor

Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements

Must pass an exam and oral board upon training program completion within six (6) months from hire.

Performs other duties as assigned within the level III scope

What You'll Bring

Trainee

A high school diploma or GED required, or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Demonstrable mechanical aptitude; no prior electrical experience required.

Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.

Able to travel as required.

Knowledge of and the ability to use various hand tools.

Able to communicate verbally and in writing.

Able to create, edit, or modify Microsoft Word and Excel documents.

Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights, holidays, weekends), when needed.

Professionalism and excellent communication skills.

Level I

Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge gained through direct work experience. Qualifying backgrounds include: electrical work in a construction trade, employment in a power generation or utility environment, or experience as a licensed or apprentice electrician. Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color-coded wires.

Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards, as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.

Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams is preferred.

Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work.

Able to meet the requirements of Clearway Energy Group’s Qualified Electrical Worker program.

Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team.

Level II (Additions)

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 will be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience

Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application

Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities

Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge

Level III (Additions)

4+ years of PV solar experience is required. I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable experience.

Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects

Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (Journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application

Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems

Proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems

Experience administering safe methods to clear equipment, use of tools and plant safety rules

Understanding reporting procedures and practices and maintenance procedures and practices

Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints

Familiarity with PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature

Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and Switchyard

Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work

Able to travel (approximately 5%)

What Would Be Nice

2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred

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

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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$50,000 — $107,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatc