Renewables Tech: Inverter & Storage Specialist

Duke Energy; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Renewables Technician to support inverter-based resources and battery storage sites across the Carolinas. The role focuses on operations, maintenance, startup, and LOTO procedures to ensure safe, reliable performance of PV and storage assets.

The ideal candidate will have technical education or related experience, strong electrical troubleshooting skills, and be able to work 50% travel with independent problem solving and effective communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate degree required for Tech I/II/III levels.
• Equivalent experience may replace formal education per level requirements.
• Candidates should have multiple site experience and basic PV system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations and maintenance on inverter-based resources.
• Execute LOTO procedures and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with Operations Centers for status updates and travel between sites.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and startup activities for new sites.
• Lead integration efforts and ensure adherence to site O&M standards.
• Travel roughly 50% regionally to SC sites as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Inverter systems

SCADA/telecomm

LOTO compliance

Reading electrical drawings

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Technical or Associate degree

HS Diploma or GED with related experience

Tools

SCADA systems

Maximo CMMS

EMERSON Ovation

Electrical test equipment

Fiber optic network knowledge

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Renewables Technician to support inverter-based resources and battery storage sites across the Carolinas. The role focuses on operations, maintenance, startup, and LOTO procedures to ensure safe, reliable performance of PV and storage assets.

The ideal candidate will have technical education or related experience, strong electrical troubleshooting skills, and be able to work 50% travel with independent problem solving and effective communication across teams.