Renewable Energy Technician (Solar) - Multiple Levels [On-Site]

EDF power solutions; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Rewarding 401k

Paid parental leave

Learning & career development

Mentorship & buddy programs

Job summary

EDF power solutions North America is seeking dedicated technicians to perform maintenance, repair and operational tasks on utility-scale renewable energy assets, including wind turbines, PV systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Candidates will be placed at Technician levels 1–5 based on experience and after completing a mandatory 3–4 week training and certification course in Albert Lea, MN.

Travel, accommodation, and expenses are provided.

Qualifications

• Maintenance, repair, and operational activities on utility-scale renewable energy assets.
• Willingness to undergo 3–4 week training and certification in Albert Lea, MN.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and operational activities on utility-scale renewable energy assets, including wind turbines, PV power systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Candidates will be placed at the level commensurate with experience after completing internal competency standards.

Job description

Scope of Position

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks:

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $22.69 to $47.74 per hour, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $26.00 to $40.00 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

Scope of Job:We are seeking dedicated and talented individuals for roles ranging from entry-level Technician 1 to expert Technician 5 to perform maintenance, repair, and operational activities on utility-scale renewable energy assets, including wind turbines, Photovoltaic (PV) power systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Candidates will be placed at the level commensurate with their experience, qualifications, and successful completion of internal competency standards.

Required Training: Each Renewable Energy Technician will attend a mandatory 3-4 week training and certification course at the start of their employment. The exact duration will be determined based on experience and qualifications. The training is in Albert Lea, MN, and travel, accommodation, and expenses will be provided.

This position is onsite in Boron, CA at our Aratina 1 and Aratina 2 Solar and Battery Storage sites.

Responsibilities

The level of autonomy, technical complexity, and leadership responsibility distinctly separates the five technician roles.

Role

Primary Focus

On-the-Job Autonomy & Leadership