Solar Farm Technician I — Field Ops & Safety Leader

RWE; Wynne (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; 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 I to safely install, operate, maintain, and repair solar PV systems and inverters at a Wynne, AR site. The role emphasizes proactive safety, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with engineers and vendors to sustain high system performance.

Responsibilities include executing maintenance, troubleshooting complex issues, reviewing SCADA data, and mentoring junior technicians while adhering to strict safety standards and documentation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• NABCEP Certification or Electrical License preferred
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing

Responsibilities

• Leads solar operations and maintenance activities safely by applying site procedures and lockout/tagout practices
• Coaches team members on safe work practices and hazard reporting
• Ensures compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs solar PV systems and inverters
• Analyzes SCADA data and alarms to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Coordinates with engineers, OEMs, and vendors to resolve high-risk issues
• Plans preventive and corrective maintenance and sequences tasks for efficiency
• Leads inspections, testing, and commissioning with precision
• Maintains technical documentation and CMMS entries for audits
• Mentors junior staff and provides safety coaching

Skills

Safety leadership

Electrical & mechanical fault-finding

Data analysis

Team mentorship

Field diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)

Renewable energy certification (preferred)

NABCEP Certification or Electrical License (preferred)

Tools

SCADA systems

CMMS

Electrical schematics

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Solar Farm Technician I to safely install, operate, maintain, and repair solar PV systems and inverters at a Wynne, AR site. The role emphasizes proactive safety, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with engineers and vendors to sustain high system performance.

Responsibilities include executing maintenance, troubleshooting complex issues, reviewing SCADA data, and mentoring junior technicians while adhering to strict safety standards and documentation