O&M Solar Field Technician II — Uptime & Troubleshooting

Recurrent Energy; Liberty (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar in Liberty, Texas, is seeking an O&M Field Technician for its Operations & Maintenance division. The role focuses on maintenance checks, troubleshooting and repair of project equipment at solar farms, with the ability to work independently or in a team.

Candidates should have 2 years hands-on renewable energy experience, ability to read blueprints, strong safety background, and willingness to travel; strong English communication required.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum hands-on experience in renewable energy.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing electrical machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Strong safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Willingness to travel; project locations may require travel.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot daily project system issues to meet uptime goals.
• Follow maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance (PMs, start-up tests).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot project systems such as inverters, switchgear, transformers, breakers, communications equipment.
• Coordinate on-site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
• Provide training and develop operating documents for maintenance and operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical diagrams

Reading schematics

Team communication

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Lockout/Tagout

Job description

Canadian Solar in Liberty, Texas, is seeking an O&M Field Technician for its Operations & Maintenance division. The role focuses on maintenance checks, troubleshooting and repair of project equipment at solar farms, with the ability to work independently or in a team.

Candidates should have 2 years hands-on renewable energy experience, ability to read blueprints, strong safety background, and willingness to travel; strong English communication required.