Senior Solar Farm Technician - Lead O&M & Diagnostics

RWE Gruppe; Huron (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr Solar Farm Technician to safely install, operate, maintain, and repair solar PV systems and inverters. The role ensures reliable power generation, conducts diagnostics, mentors staff, and upholds rigorous safety and energy isolation standards across high-criticality operations.

The candidate will lead maintenance planning, coordinate with team members, and support incident investigations while driving continuous improvement in renewables technology and site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or equivalent certification in renewable energy technology or electrical systems preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience, including technical leadership roles within the renewable energy industry preferred.
• Involvement in leadership training or advanced certifications preferred.
• Expert-level knowledge and mastery of renewable energy systems and emerging technologies.
• Leads incident investigations to implement corrective measures, enforcing adherence to safety standards across all projects.
• Ability to operate the site from the Control Room and provide guidance to the technicians out in the field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Operations and Maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner.
• Assist in conducting acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outages.
• Perform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary.
• Assist with inverter maintenance including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex system and subsystem failures, applying advanced diagnostic techniques to pinpoint issues.
• Perform repairs on intricate systems and subsystems, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing downtime.
• Assist in the development of maintenance plans to ensure systems and equipment operate smoothly and efficiently.
• Collaborate in planning maintenance schedules, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime.
• Provides technical mentorship and strategic guidance across all levels of staff

Skills

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Hazard recognition

Safety compliance

Field operations

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Renewable energy certification

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr Solar Farm Technician to safely install, operate, maintain, and repair solar PV systems and inverters. The role ensures reliable power generation, conducts diagnostics, mentors staff, and upholds rigorous safety and energy isolation standards across high-criticality operations.

The candidate will lead maintenance planning, coordinate with team members, and support incident investigations while driving continuous improvement in renewables technology and site