Senior Solar Plant Operations Technician

RWE Americas; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC seeks a Senior Solar Farm Technician to oversee on-site safety and generation across the regional portfolio. You will operate, maintain, and monitor solar assets, coordinating with on-site teams and subcontractors to ensure reliable energy production.

The role requires extensive experience in renewables and power plant operations, with a focus on safety, NEC compliance, and problem-solving. Flexible to travel and work schedules is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school preferred.
• NABCEP Certification or Electrical License preferred.
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a related renewable energy field.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in power plant operations environment.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in troubleshooting and maintenance, or supervising maintenance of medium voltage, high voltage, collection, transmission, and substation systems.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Preference given to candidate with renewable energy experience, preferably solar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of renewable energy at all plants in a region, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
• Monitor performance to meet design parameters and efficiency goals.
• Coordinate and resolve operational abnormalities and maintenance.
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance of plant components; troubleshoot problems.
• Produce and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Coordinate, supervise, and monitor third-party contractors on-site.

Skills

Power plant operations

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting & maintenance

Supervisory skills

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in engineering or related field

NABCEP Certification or Electrical License

Tools

Hand & power tools

NEC knowledge

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC seeks a Senior Solar Farm Technician to oversee on-site safety and generation across the regional portfolio. You will operate, maintain, and monitor solar assets, coordinating with on-site teams and subcontractors to ensure reliable energy production.

The role requires extensive experience in renewables and power plant operations, with a focus on safety, NEC compliance, and problem-solving. Flexible to travel and work schedules is expected.