Lead PV Solar Technician

Acciona Australia; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 57,859 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Lead PV Solar Technician to lead site technicians and drive operational excellence at Union Solar Farm in West Mansfield, OH. You will mentor personnel, ensure safety, and optimize performance of PV systems and storage equipment.

The role requires leadership in an outdoor, fast-paced setting with travel and shift flexibility. GWO training and PPE are provided to support safe operations.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in solar, renewable energy, or related electrical/mechanical field with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor site personnel, ensuring operational excellence and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Outdoor work

High-voltage knowledge

Electrical theory

Reading schematics

Microsoft Office

Travel availability

Overtime/night shifts

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

ACCIONA Energía es la mayor compañía energética 100% renovable y sin legado fósil del mundo. Con más de 30 años de trayectoria y operaciones en 20 países de los cinco continentes, ACCIONA Energía ofrece una amplia cartera de soluciones energéticas a medida para que sus clientes corporativos e institucionales puedan cumplir sus objetivos de descarbonización. Ello incluye el desarrollo, ingeniería, construcción, operación y mantenimiento de plantas renovables – principalmente eólicas y fotovoltaicas-, gestión y comercialización de la energía, servicios energéticos, autoconsumo, movilidad eléctrica y nuevas tecnologías como el almacenamiento y el hidrógeno verde. ACCIONA Energía se rige por los más exigentes criterios medioambientales, sociales y de gobierno corporativo (ESG).

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Lead PV Solar Technician to lead site technicians and drive operational excellence at our Union Solar Farm. This role ensures safe, reliable operations while maintaining solar and energy storage systems at peak performance. The Lead PV Solar Technician serves as the highest level of technical expertise on-site, providing mentorship and oversight of site personnel.

Descripción del puesto

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor site personnel, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to safety standards.
• Serve as the site representative to all employees, visitors, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety analyses and ensure proper use of PPE, and lead emergency response efforts.
• Perform and oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of PV systems, inverters, battery storage, substations, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Support commissioning, testing, installations, and performance optimization of solar and storage systems.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requisitos del candidato

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in solar, renewable energy, or a related electrical/mechanical field, with demonstrated leadership experience.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical equipment and mechanical systems, including knowledge of electrical theory, power electronics, substation equipment, and control systems.
• Proficient with hand and power tools, electrical test equipment, and capable of reading schematics, one-line, and wiring diagrams
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and operational software systems.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, night shifts, and rotating schedules as needed.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent (technical degree preferred), a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a U.S. passport.

Pay & Benefits:

• Base Pay: $42-$48/hour (based on experience, education, and skillset) plus on-call pay.
• 5% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics) and 5% Availability Bonus.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.
• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.
• 15 days of PTO(with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.
• $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment.

Working Conditions:

• All technicians are provided with the necessary tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) to work safely and efficiently.
• Uniform allowance to keep you equipped and comfortable on-site.
• GWO (Global Wind Organization) training and certifications to ensure compliance with international safety standards.

Job Location:

Union Solar Farm

30417 Hoover Moffitt Road

West Mansfield, OH 43358

Somos una compañía que valora la diversidad como fuente de talento y por ello trabajamos para impulsar un entorno inclusivo en el que se promueve el respeto, la pertenencia y el compromiso de forma que todas las personas puedan participar en igualdad de oportunidades. Invitamos a todas las personas a inscribirse con independencia del origen, circunstancias, bagaje o condición. ACCIONA ha recibido la certificación Top Employer 2021, 2022, 2023 , 2024 y 2025, que reconoce a la Compañía como una de las mejores empresas para trabajar en España.