PV Solar Field Technician Intermediate Level - Duane Arnold Solar: Cedar Rapids, IA

NextEra Energy; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy operates the Duane Arnold Solar site in Palo, IA, seeking an Intermediate Level PV Solar Field Technician to support operation and maintenance of solar PV collection assemblies, battery storage, and inverters. The role involves ensuring safe and efficient plant operations and assisting regional teammates.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid non-CDL driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED required.
• Experience: 1+ years in field operations or similar.
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL) required.

Responsibilities

• Reliability engineering and asset care
• Warranty management
• Operation and basic maintenance of solar assets
• Electrical & power electronics troubleshooting and repair
• Safety and Environmental program stewardship
• Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
• Inventory management and business duties
• Heavy equipment operation
• Regulatory compliance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

1+ years experience in field ops

Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Education

High School Grad / GED

Job description

PV Solar Field Technician Intermediate Level - Duane Arnold Solar: Cedar Rapids, IA

Date: Sep 9, 2026

Location(s): PALO, IA, US, 52324

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 97372

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

This position sits within the Power Generation Division which is responsible for all of NextEra Energy's non-nuclear generation operations, exceeding 40,000 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity. This position will be based out of the Duane Arnold Solar site in Palo, IA. The intended employee will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage, AC/DC inverters on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. In this role, an employee will maintain all tools, shops, vehicles, and all work locations in a safe and efficient condition, provide inspections of watch, electrical, mechanical, and electronic trouble shooting for a solar arrays and inverters. Inspection is performed daily for fluid system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment, and electrical component failures preventing inverters from producing grid power. A candidate would be responsible for supporting teammates in nearby states in the region, and maintaining reliability, operations and maintenance for sites assigned area

Job Overview

The Site Technician will support the Regional Manager or designee to ensure the perfect execution of the PGD processes. Site Technicians in a solar region perform duties in the following but are not limited to safety, contractor management, electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, overall site operations, asset management and regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Reliability engineering
• Warranty management
• Operation and basic maintenance
• Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs
• Safety and Environmental program stewardship
• Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
• Business duties and Inventory management
• Heavy equipment operation
• Regulatory compliance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 1+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade School Graduate
• Licensed Electrician
• Licensed Master Electrician
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

Employee Group: Non Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar

Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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