O&M Site Technician I- Stampede Solar

Enel North America

Saltillo (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Generous PTO

Paid leave programs

Career growth & mentorship

Job summary

Enel North America is seeking an intermediate maintenance technician for renewable energy projects including solar PV and energy storage. You will maintain, test, and troubleshoot AC/DC circuits (34.5kV to 12VDC) and support plant equipment such as motors, switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar panels, BESS, HVAC, and lighting.

The role requires reading schematics, following SOPs, and documenting services.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
0-2 years of related maintenance experience, electrical background encouraged.
Ability to read electrical plan sets and manuals; willingness to learn safety standards.

Responsibilities

Independently test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair solar or BESS equipment.
Replace solar PV power plant electrical components with some autonomy.
Test, maintain, troubleshoot, and replace battery energy storage equipment.
Perform preventative, reactive and predictive maintenance per Site Manager/Lead Technician.
Collaborate with team to ensure safe, efficient maintenance activities.
Adhere to safety protocols including electrical safety training and fall protection.

Skills

Electrical testing equipment

Reading electrical schematics

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/trade school preferred

Tools

Digital Multimeters

Amp Clamps

Insulation Testers

Job description

Who We Are:

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions. As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

Description And Requirements:

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.

The Opportunity:

This position will perform intermediate work at renewable energy projects including solar PV and energy storage power plants as assigned and qualified independently maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting AC and DC circuits ranging from medium voltage 34.5kV to 12VDC. The equipment that this position will maintain includes station service electrical equipment such as motors and motor controls, electrical switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar PV panels, panel tracking mechanisms, BESS systems, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting, power supplies, HVAC systems security systems and battery support systems. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and overhauling such equipment and perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities for the aforementioned equipment.

What You'll Do at Enel North America:

Independently test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a range of moderately complex issues with solar or BESS equipment.
Replace solar PV power plant related electrical equipment with some autonomy.
Testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing battery energy storage power plant related electrical equipment.
Perform plant related preventative, reactive, and predictive maintenance scheduled by the Site Manager and/or Lead Technician.
Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and safe maintenance activities.
Adhere to safety protocols and regulations, such as first aid, fall arrest, electrical safety training, while working with electrical equipment.
Proficiently read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals and standard operating procedures
Maintain accurate documentation of services and maintenance performed as needed.
Apply reliability‑based maintenance processes and work towards certifications such as CMRT/CMRP.
Gain technical information from reading electrical schematics, vendor information, and applicable codes.
Respond to and resolve unplanned time‑sensitive equipment and site repair activities.

Who You Are & What You’ve Accomplished:

Technical School preferred, High School or equivalent required. or equivalent combination of education and experience
0-2 years of related experience
Electrical experience preferred, but not required.
Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to use electrical testing equipment such as, Digital Multimeters, Amp Clamps, and Insulation Testers.
Ability to read electrical plan sets, equipment manuals and standard operating procedures.
Basic understanding of electrical principles, theory and troubleshooting techniques
Willingness to work night shift, overtime and on‑call including weekends and holidays when required.outside of regular work hours if required
Basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft office) and ability to learn other internal applications.
Learn LOTO principles and apply such principles , i.e. when performing work on mechanical and simple electrical equipment.
Use Ammeter to Perform current and voltage readings as necessary.
Willingness and ability to use required Personal Protective Equipment consistently in accordance with safety guidelines.
Willingness to learn Job Safety Analysis and how to perform Safety Observations.
Ability and willingness to travel for training and/or site support as needed
Availability of a safe and reliable transportation to and from the Job site and a residence within a 1 hour drive of assigned Plant location.
Ability and willingness to occasionally safely lift up to 50 lbs. (assisted when needed).
Safely use unpowered and powered hand tools.
A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states and a clean driving record. A clean driving recordsmeans:
- In the last 3 years, no driving‑related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations andno reckless driving incidents.
- In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at‑fault fatal accident.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:

Enel North America offers its regular full‑time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.

Benefits are effective as of day one!
Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
Paid leave programs
The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.