Solar Farm Technician: Field Operations & Maintenance

RWE; Williams (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

short-term incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Solar Farm Technician Associate to support safe operation, maintenance, and repair of solar PV systems. The role involves routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and on-site collaboration to ensure reliable energy production.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous skill development. It requires the ability to work outdoors on a solar farm, with on-call duties and potential weekend hours; on-site work in California is standard.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate or Associate’s degree in renewable energy technology, electrical technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in renewable energy installation or maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs solar operations and maintenance activities safely by following site procedures and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Identifies hazards and near misses to support a strong safety culture.
• Complies with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements and uses PPE properly.
• Assists with installation, maintenance, and repair of solar PV systems under supervision.
• Conducts routine inspections using checklists and basic diagnostic tools.
• Performs basic troubleshooting by interpreting alarms and monitoring data.
• Supports senior technicians by maintaining tools, test equipment, and spares.
• Monitors system performance using SCADA and collects data for analysis.
• Documents maintenance activities in SAP and supports scheduling.
• Participates in ongoing technical and safety training.

Skills

Solar PV systems knowledge

Safety culture awareness

Troubleshooting skills

Reading electrical schematics

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Certificate or Associate’s degree in renewable energy technology

Tools

SAP

SCADA

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Solar Farm Technician Associate to support safe operation, maintenance, and repair of solar PV systems. The role involves routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and on-site collaboration to ensure reliable energy production.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous skill development. It requires the ability to work outdoors on a solar farm, with on-call duties and potential weekend hours; on-site work in California is standard.