Senior Solar PV & BESS O&M Technician

Origis Energy; New Mexico; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Origis Energy is seeking a Solar PV & BESS O&M Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair utility-scale solar PV and energy storage systems. This role requires understanding of solar operations and electrical systems and the ability to work independently following established safety procedures.

You will monitor operations via SCADA, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and collaborate with remote operators, while ensuring accurate CMMS records and adherence to electrical safety

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent; electrical certifications or training preferred
• Experience in large-scale solar O&M
• Competency in industrial or utility power operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Reading electrical schematics, operating SCADA and using CMMS
• Strong computer skills in SCADA and CMMS

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on AC and DC systems, including inverters, PV modules, transformers, switchgear, and high-voltage components
• Monitor plant operations through SCADA and contribute to commissioning, testing, and system modifications
• Follow strict safety protocols, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), ensuring compliance with site procedures
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and support maintenance as required
• Work with remote operators to identify and resolve site issues efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities using CMMS
• Provide guidance to other technicians as appropriate to experience level
• Execute installation tasks with proficiency in torquing, calibration, and the use of specialized tools

Skills

SCADA systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading electrical schematics

CMMS

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Electrical certifications or training preferred

Tools

CMMS software

SCADA software

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Origis Energy is seeking a Solar PV & BESS O&M Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair utility-scale solar PV and energy storage systems. This role requires understanding of solar operations and electrical systems and the ability to work independently following established safety procedures.

You will monitor operations via SCADA, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and collaborate with remote operators, while ensuring accurate CMMS records and adherence to electrical safety