Senior Equipment Operator

Energy Hire LLC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in solar technology is seeking a Senior Equipment Operator in Fremont, CA. The role demands expertise in operating heavy equipment for R&D activities, along with a strong focus on safety and team leadership. Join us to contribute to innovative solar tracking solutions and drive sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate a broad range of equipment.
• Prior leadership or team lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including Pile Driver and Excavator.
• Conduct hands-on training for team members.
• Supervise field operations and ensure safe workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

Equipment operation licenses/certifications

Job description

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Nextracker Inc.

Senior Equipment Operator

Fremont, CA

full_time

About This Job

Job Description Location

: Onsite - Fremont, CA

Job Type

: Full-Time

At Nextracker, we lead with purpose. The Senior Equipment Operator role is central to ensuring safe, innovative, and efficient R&D field deployment. You’ll work directly with our technology and product teams, helping shape the future of solar tracking through hands-on application and technical leadership.

Nextracker is seeking a highly skilled

Senior Equipment Operator

to join our team in Fremont, CA. This role is pivotal to the safe and effective deployment of specialized solar tracking equipment in support of R&D and field validation activities. We’re looking for an experienced operator who can lead by example, train others, and take ownership of equipment operations with a strong safety-first mindset.

Operate and maintain a variety of heavy and specialized equipment, including: Pile Driver, Truss Driver Machine, Excavator, Telehandler, Scissor Lift, Skid Steer, Aerial Boom Lift, Fork Lift, Trucks

Adapt daily to different tracker types and operational needs, switching between equipment as necessary

Perform daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and ensure machines meet safety standards

Conduct hands-on training for team members, especially on new or specialized equipment

Supervise field operations, ensuring safe and efficient workflows

Assist in the deployment and field testing of new solar tracker products and technologies

Execute boots-on-the-ground labor when needed, supporting crews beyond equipment operation

Maintain compliance with all internal safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Travel off-site on occasion for equipment-related training or field support

Requirements

3–5 years of hands-on heavy equipment operating experience (solar or construction environments preferred)

Demonstrated ability to safely operate and maintain a broad range of equipment

Equipment operation licenses/certifications strongly preferred (e.g., forklift, aerial lift)

Prior leadership or team lead experience, especially with training responsibilities

Strong commitment to safety, quality, and accountability in fieldwork

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience supporting solar tracker installations or product applications is a plus

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Culture is our Passion

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Software Development

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