Field Technician III

Recurrent Energy; Mexico; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Recurrent Energy is seeking a Field Technician III to perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale PV plants and electrical systems in Mexico. You will report to the O&M Manager and act as a technical leader in the field, performing complex troubleshooting and supporting commissioning activities.

You will mentor junior technicians, drive improvements in asset reliability and operational performance, and ensure safety and compliance with company policies and regulatory

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Operations & Maintenance or field service in renewables or power generation.
• Experience maintaining utility-scale PV plants and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with medium/high-voltage equipment and readings of electrical diagrams.
• Spanish is required; basic English is an asset.
• Ability to read schematics, protection diagrams, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on photovoltaic plants and associated electrical systems.
• Lead fault diagnosis, trending, and corrective actions to maximize plant reliability and availability.
• Monitor plant performance, identify risks, and recommend technical improvements for efficiency.
• Provide advanced technical support for electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Lead or support commissioning activities, testing, and SOP documentation.
• Mentor junior technicians and promote knowledge sharing in the field.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of maintenance processes.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PV plant maintenance

SCADA knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Safety compliance

Spanish proficiency

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Technical diploma in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Recurrent Energy is one of the world’s largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, we are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and function as Canadian Solar’s global development and power services business.

About the Position:

The Field Technician III is responsible for performing advanced preventive and corrective maintenance activities on utility-scale renewable energy assets, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. Reporting to the O&M Manager, this role serves as a technical leader in the field by performing complex troubleshooting, supporting commissioning activities, mentoring junior technicians, and driving continuous improvements in asset reliability and operational performance.

Responsibilities:

• Advanced Maintenance & Troubleshooting – Performs complex preventive and corrective maintenance on photovoltaic plants and associated electrical systems, leads fault diagnosis, and implements effective corrective actions to maximize equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Plant Operations & Performance Optimization – Monitors plant performance, identifies operational risks, analyzes equipment performance trends, and recommends technical improvements to optimize energy production, asset reliability, and maintenance efficiency.
• Technical Support & Equipment Reliability – Provides advanced technical support for electrical, mechanical, and control systems, ensuring timely resolution of complex equipment failures and minimizing operational downtime.
• Commissioning & Technical Documentation – Leads or supports commissioning activities, functional testing, technical investigations, and the development and continuous improvement of maintenance procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation.
• Technical Leadership & Team Development – Serves as a technical resource for Field Technicians, provides mentoring and on-the-job training, promotes knowledge sharing, and supports the coordination of field activities while fostering maintenance best practices.
• Safety & Compliance – Ensures all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with company policies, HSE requirements, electrical safety standards, and regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Continuous Improvement – Identifies opportunities to improve maintenance processes, equipment reliability, operational procedures, and overall plant performance through technical recommendations and process optimization initiatives.
• Additional Responsibilities – Supports special projects, emergency maintenance activities, and performs other duties as assigned to meet operational and business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Technical diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, Renewable Energy, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Operations & Maintenance or field service within the renewable energy or power generation industry.
• Extensive experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale photovoltaic plants and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Proven experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, protection diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of industrial communication systems, networking, and SCADA platforms is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements, electrical safety standards, and operational procedures within renewable energy facilities.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish is required. Basic English proficiency is considered an asset.

Additional Requirements:

• Availability to travel frequently within Mexico and occasionally to other locations based on business needs.
• Availability to respond to emergency maintenance activities outside regular working hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call situations when required.