Solar Farm Tech II — Onsite Maintenance Pro

System One; Boulder City (NV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

System One seeks a Solar Tech II in Boulder City, NV to install, maintain, and repair solar systems for reliable energy production. The role requires diagnosing issues, adhering to safety standards, and coordinating with on-site teams.

You will perform preventative maintenance, manage inverter and battery systems, and assist with on-site operations while supporting non-traditional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Nevada State PV Installer’s license; NABCEP Certification or Electrical License preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a maintenance electrician or 4 years as a multi-craft maintenance technician in power generation, transmission, or distribution.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar plant components including civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Conduct tests, inspections, and repairs following safety procedures and site protocols.
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permits to Work, and necessary documentation for safe operations.
• Monitor, control, and trend operational data to maximize plant productivity and safety.
• Inspect and troubleshoot PV electrical and mechanical equipment using multimeters, megohmmeters, and other tools.
• Perform maintenance on inverter platforms such as Sungrow, Fronius, and SolarEdge, as well as battery systems like Tesla and LG Chem.
• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, tractors, and excavators as needed.
• Supervise and coordinate contractor activities and safety compliance on site.
• Respond swiftly to emergencies and emergent operational issues, supporting non-traditional hours as required.
• Assist with balance of plant and switchyard work when necessary.
• Maintain safety standards and environmental policies in all tasks.
• Generate reports using Microsoft Office and maintenance software tools.
• Support site security, deliveries, inspections, and external contractor interactions.
• Engage in continuous improvement opportunities and safety risk assessments.

Skills

Maintenance electrician

Multi-craft maintenance

Solar O&M

Inverter troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Engineering

Nevada State PV Installer’s license

NABCEP Certification

Tools

Multimeters

MegOhmmeters

Sungrow inverter

Fronius inverter

SolarEdge inverter

Tesla battery systems

LG Chem battery systems

Job description

System One seeks a Solar Tech II in Boulder City, NV to install, maintain, and repair solar systems for reliable energy production. The role requires diagnosing issues, adhering to safety standards, and coordinating with on-site teams.

You will perform preventative maintenance, manage inverter and battery systems, and assist with on-site operations while supporting non-traditional hours as needed.