Senior Maintenance Technician: Electrical & Mechanical

First Solar, Inc.; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance in a safe, timely, and cost-efficient manner. Candidates will read schematics, troubleshoot electronically, and mentor junior technicians while reporting work in the CMMS system.

Education ranges from high school to technical associate degrees, with 8+ years of maintenance experience or 5 years with a related degree.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with technical training or associate degree preferred.
• 8+ years maintenance experience or 5 years with related degree.
• Familiarity with electrical/mechanical systems and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Repair manufacturing equipment and understand equipment for effective troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior technicians and maintain on-site service quality.
• Ensure documentation of work in CMMS and track spares and downtime.
• Follow OSHA, EPA and company safety practices; identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Electrical & maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

CMMS reporting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical or associate degree

8+ years maintenance experience

5 years with degree in mechanical/electrical discipline

Tools

CMMS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Solar seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance in a safe, timely, and cost-efficient manner. Candidates will read schematics, troubleshoot electronically, and mentor junior technicians while reporting work in the CMMS system.

Education ranges from high school to technical associate degrees, with 8+ years of maintenance experience or 5 years with a related degree.