Field Solar Technician II/III - Troubleshooting & Start-up

Duke Energy Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

Duke Energy Florida is seeking a Solar Tech II to support multiple PV plant sites across the service territory. You will troubleshoot equipment issues, implement design changes and equipment modifications, schedule maintenance and start‑up support for new and existing installations, and help improve O&M output quality.

The position requires field mobility, 12‑hour rotating shifts, nights and weekends as needed, and travel 25–50%.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.
• Successful completion of the MASS test.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, resolve equipment issues
• Design change requirements, and equipment modifications
• Scheduling maintenance, installation, and start-up support. Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability
• Support equipment testing schedules and assigning contract testers, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality
• Ensures compliance with all operational, environmental and other regulatory and policy compliance requirements. Monitors station environmental, health and safety objectives and ensures they are met
• Provides leadership and accountability in order to achieve desired safety results (Lock Out Tag Out compliance, safety meeting attendance, contractor oversight, safety policies/procedures, work practices, etc.)

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Solar PV Systems

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MASS test

Tools

Maximo CMMS

SCADA/EMS control systems

National Electrical Code

Job description

Duke Energy Florida is seeking a Solar Tech II to support multiple PV plant sites across the service territory. You will troubleshoot equipment issues, implement design changes and equipment modifications, schedule maintenance and start‑up support for new and existing installations, and help improve O&M output quality.

The position requires field mobility, 12‑hour rotating shifts, nights and weekends as needed, and travel 25–50%.