Senior Solar & Storage Operations Technician

Public Service Co. of OK; Loop (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks a technician to operate and maintain renewable generation equipment across solar and battery storage sites, ensuring safety and reliability while maximizing performance and profitability.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, assist with vegetation management and vegetation control, and use diagrams to troubleshoot control systems. A valid driver's license is required, and experience with electrical voltages up to 34.5 kV is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in a related technical field or Journeyman qualifications desired.
• Two years of renewable industry experience in electrical maintenance/operations.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for equipment.
• Balance of plant inspections, maintenance, and repair of equipment and roads.
• Assist vegetation mitigation using tractors and mowing equipment.
• Interpret electrical, electronic, and mechanical control diagrams to locate and repair systems.
• Initiate clearance permits/LOTO and isolate equipment per procedure.
• Assist in inventory counting and parts management.
• Use software to extract data, analyze trends, and report status for reliability.
• Produce and maintain records, technical reports, procedures, and plant drawings.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical understanding

Operations experience

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or Journeyman qualifications

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks a technician to operate and maintain renewable generation equipment across solar and battery storage sites, ensuring safety and reliability while maximizing performance and profitability.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, assist with vegetation management and vegetation control, and use diagrams to troubleshoot control systems. A valid driver's license is required, and experience with electrical voltages up to 34.5 kV is preferred.