Renewables Technician II/III (Charlie Creek Solar)

Duke Energy; Florida, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Union position

Job summary

Duke Energy Florida is seeking a Solar Tech II/III to support multiple PV plant sites across the service territory. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform maintenance, assist with design changes, and provide start-up support for new plants.

The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts, willingness to travel 25-50%, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Prior solar PV or electrical maintenance experience is preferred, with a MASS test completed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience preferred.
• Successful completion of the MASS test required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and PV systems.
• Design change requirements and equipment modifications.
• Schedule maintenance, installation and start-up support; monitor safety and compliance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Solar PV systems

MASS test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems

Tools

Maximo CMMS

SCADA/EMS control systems

Power distribution understanding

Job description

## Renewables Technician II/III (Charlie Creek Solar)Apply: Field: Wachula, FL: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 28, 2026 (14 days left to apply): R41989**Important Application Submission Information**In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026## More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.**Descriptions of Job Hierarchy Levels: Second Level**Employees at this level solve more complex problems with some supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.**Job Title:** Solar Tech II**Job Code:** J9915**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt - Bargaining Unit## **Job Summary** The Solar Tech is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple PV plant sites located throughout Duke Energy Florida's service territory on a continual/on-demand basis, in order to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs, design change requirements, and equipment modifications and to establish O&M support for new plant(s) start-up as well as long term operation and maintenance. Role will include work scheduling, maintenance, equipment installation, and start-up support. Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability, work to support equipment testing schedules and assigning contracts, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality. ## **Responsibilities and Duties*** Troubleshoot, resolve equipment issues* Design change requirements, and equipment modifications* Scheduling maintenance, installation, and start-up support. Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability* Support equipment testing schedules and assigning contract testers, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality* Ensures compliance with all operational, environmental and other regulatory and policy compliance requirements. Monitors station environmental, health and safety objectives and ensures they are met* Provides leadership and accountability in order to achieve desired safety results (Lock Out Tag Out compliance, safety meeting attendance, contractor oversight, safety policies/procedures, work practices, etc.)## **Basic/Required Qualifications*** High School Diploma or GED* 1-3 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.* Successful completion of the MASS test ## **Preferred Qualifications*** 2 years technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems* Working knowledge of power distribution systems* Previous experience working with inverters, electrical design, Maximo CMMS, centralized SCADA/EMS control systems and associated network devices;* knowledge of National Electrical Code* 5 or more years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.**Working Conditions*** **Field Mobility Classification** - Work location is highly mobile, working at various facilities or field locations with occasional onsite meetings after the onboarding period. Employee must live within a reasonable commute to the posted reporting location, not greater than 50 miles one way.* Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, extended hours, nights, weekends and maintain flexibility as plant conditions and events require.* Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as a hardhat, steel toed safety shoes, safety glasses, arc clash protective gear.* Must be able to work around rotating equipment, in extreme heat/cold, electromagnetic field* Must be able to climb, crawl, kneel, stand, sit, and walk.* Must live within one hour of a site under their responsibility.* Must be able to lift 50 lbs.* Ability to work in high temperatures and direct sunlight required.* Travel is likely and overnight trips may be required. ## **Specific Requirements*** Must have and maintain a valid driver's license* This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading. ****Travel Requirements****25-50%### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes### Represented/Union PositionMain IBEW Florida Union### Visa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.