Field Solar Electrical Technician — Travel-Heavy Maintenance

Strata Careers; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Power Plant Maintenance Special Projects Field Technician I to perform electrical, telecom, and mechanical maintenance on utility-scale PV systems. This role travels up to 75% to remote sites and develops safety qualifications for energized work.

You will support testing, inspection, and troubleshooting, maintain documentation, and work under supervision to advance toward independent energized-work qualifications. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Basic working knowledge of electrical theory and PV fundamentals.
• Experience with testing equipment and PV maintenance.
• Ability to collaborate with other technicians, vendors, and departments.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint) and CMMS.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure peers and subcontractors follow safety practices per OSHA, NFPA, state and local codes.
• Lead safety briefings identifying electrical hazards and mitigation steps.
• Work on energized parts only under supervision and in compliance with NFPA 70E and policies.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) under direction to ensure proper isolation procedures.
• Use multimeter, PV Analyzer, IR tools, and hand tools for electrical maintenance work.
• Troubleshoot DC faults under supervision of higher-level technicians.
• Review and update work orders for accuracy; submit inspection data.
• Create detailed, accurate documentation; travel to various sites within portfolio.

Skills

Electrical theory

PV power fundamentals

Collaboration with team

Documentation & reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PV Analyzer

Flir Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

SharePoint

CMMS

Job description

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Power Plant Maintenance Special Projects Field Technician I to perform electrical, telecom, and mechanical maintenance on utility-scale PV systems. This role travels up to 75% to remote sites and develops safety qualifications for energized work.

You will support testing, inspection, and troubleshooting, maintain documentation, and work under supervision to advance toward independent energized-work qualifications. A valid driver’s license is required.