O&M Tech

Cherry Street Energy; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (subsidized)

Dental & Vision insurance (subsidized)

100% employer-paid disability & life

Flexible PTO

401K with company match

Job summary

Cherry Street Energy, a growing solar energy company based in Atlanta, seeks an O&M Technician to support the Operations & Maintenance team in maintaining PV systems and electrical equipment. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance to prevent costly issues and maximize generation, reporting to the Manager of O&M.

The position requires technical troubleshooting experience, familiarity with PV monitoring platforms, NEC/NFPA knowledge, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience performing technical troubleshooting, system commissioning, and/or PV operations & maintenance in a field-based environment.
• Experience using and maintaining electrical and mechanical testing equipment (torque tools, multimeters, insulation resistance testers, I-V tracers, thermal cameras, ohmmeters, earth ground testers).
• Familiarity with monitoring platforms (Wattch/AlsoEnergy/Locus, EGauge, SMA SunnyPortal, SolarEdge, Enphase) during commissioning, troubleshooting, and plant monitoring.
• Familiarity with NEC 2014-2023 and NFPA 70B 2023 applications to PV systems.
• NABCEP Certification preferred; OSHA-10 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize O&M activities to maintain a minimum uptime of 95%.
• Identify, record and correct issues with precision and detail.
• Record work activities using required applications and systems.
• Contribute to ongoing development and improvement of Cherry Street Energy O&M systems.
• Create scalable systems and procedures in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Communicate across business units to ensure daily operational excellence and collaboration.
• Travel primarily within Georgia; some travel outside may be required in the future.

Skills

PV troubleshooting

Field-based maintenance

Analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

MS Word/Excel

Tools

Procore

Smartsheet

Google Enterprise

SolarGrade

CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are a growing solar energy company based in Atlanta, serving the Southeast, committed to helping businesses transition to renewable energy through innovative solutions like Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Our mission is to make clean energy accessible, reliable, and financially beneficial for our customers. We build and own next-generation energy infrastructure powering cities, businesses and institutions with reliable, renewable energy. We believe the built environment of the future will incorporate renewable power on every surface that can support it. That’s why we designed an easy-to-adopt platform that allows large-scale customers to achieve the benefits from solar energy with no upfront investment.

Job Summary

We’re seeking an O&M Technician to join our growing team. This person will be responsible for assisting the Operations & Maintenance team on maintaining the PV systems’ infrastructure and electrical equipment. You will also do preventive maintenance in order to prevent small problems from becoming large and more expensive. You will work closely with your team to make sure the solar power systems give the maximum generation. This role reports to the Manager of O&M.

Job Responsibilities

• Prioritize O&M activities so that all projects maintain a minimum uptime of 95%
• Identify, record and correct issues and deficiencies with extreme precision and detail
• Successfully record work activities using the required applications and systems
• Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of Cherry Street Energy operations and maintenance systems
• Create new scalable systems and procedures from scratch in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Effectively communicate across multiple business units to ensure daily operational excellence and collaboration, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and autonomously in day-to-day tasks
• Travel primarily limited to within the state of Georgia, some travel outside of the state may be required in the future.

Job Qualifications And Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience working performing technical troubleshooting, system commissioning, and/or photovoltaic (PV) operations and maintenance in a field-based environment.
• Experience using and maintaining electrical and mechanical testing equipment, including but not limited to torque tools, multimeters, insulation resistance testers, I-V curve tracers, thermal cameras, low-resistance ohmmeters and earth ground testers.
• Familiarity with the most common monitoring platforms (Wattch/AlsoEnergy/Locus, EGauge, SMA SunnyPortal, SolarEdge, Enphase, etc) and their use during commissioning, troubleshooting, and plant monitoring.
• Familiarity with common causes of failure and under-performance for distributed generation PV systems.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) 2014-2023 and its application to solar photovoltaic systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70B 2023 and its application to solar photovoltaic systems.
• NABCEP Certification for PV Installation Professional and/or Commissioning and Maintenance Specialist (preferred).
• OSHA-10 Certification Preferred.
• Proficient command of digital tools and online platforms, including but not limited to Procore, Smartsheet, Google Enterprise, SolarGrade, and CMMS software.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to learn new software platforms.
• Proficient analytical skills with small data sets.
• Proficient communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in the renewable energy industry
• Competitive compensation
• Incredibly subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, plus 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Flexible PTO Policy
• 401K with company match

A note to recruitment agencies - we are not interested in engaging with third party recruiters at this time.

Unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters or staffing agencies are not accepted. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a written agreement will become the property of Cherry Street Energy, and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.