Solar Farm Technician II

RWE AG; Thorndale (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Solar Farm Technician II to perform preventative and corrective maintenance across electrical, civil, and mechanical scopes at operating solar facilities.

Responsibilities include testing equipment, ensuring safety, completing LOTO/JSAs, data reporting, and coordinating with third-party contractors. Field-based with travel to sites; strong safety culture emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• NABCEP Certification or Electrical License preferred.
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance electrician work or 4 years multi-craft experience.
• Preference for solar O&M experience; knowledge of NEC.
• Competent with power plant safety and electrical safety protocols.
• Willingness to travel and work nontraditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Follow site procedures; ensure safety and LOTO compliance.
• Complete JSA, Permits to Work, and necessary documentation.
• Collect data and prepare reports; support BOP activities as needed.
• Interact with contractors; monitor work and ensure corrective actions.
• Operate MS Office; use maintenance software for troubleshooting.
• Respond to emergencies and safety incidents promptly.
• Travel to multiple sites as required; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety protocols

Electrical safety

NEC understanding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in engineering or related field

NABCEP Certification or Electrical License

Tools

Hand and power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

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RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

TheSolar Farm Technician IIperforms preventative and corrective maintenance for all scopes of an operating power plant, including civil, mechanical, and electrical inspection and repair.

Role Responsibilities:

• Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment
• Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and by site operating procedures
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct inspection, maintenance, and repairs in a safe manner
• Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet reporting requirements
• Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required
• Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate
• Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing
• Document all work and generate reports as necessary
• Use Microsoft Office for communication, presentation, and documentation
• Use computer software in support of maintenance and troubleshooting
• Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
• At times, may assist with BOP activities
• Respond quickly to emergencies or situations requiring immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions
• Ensure site access, site HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections are performed by site protocols
• Interface with any 3rd party contractors working at our facilities
• Available to respond to nontraditional operating hours for operations, maintenance, and emergent issues, including emergent abnormal operating conditions, execution of maintenance, tracking work orders, resolution of O&M issues
• Operate mobile equipment including mowers, forklift, tractor, excavator, and motor vehicles
• Represent the company in a professional manner with contractor and vendor relations, as well as during partnership opportunities within the community
• All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet preferred.
• NABCEP Certfication or Electrical License preferred
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of work experience as a maintenance electrician (commercial or industrial), or 4 years of experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician performing electrical work on operating equipment; or two years experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, transmission, or distribution
• Preference will be given to the candidate with experience in solar O&M
• Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance
• Must be competent in power plant safety protocols
• Must be competent in electrical safety
• Must be competent in understanding the NEC
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work within tight deadlines, and evolving schedules
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machineries, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Frequent oral and written communications
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
• First aid/CPR/AED
• OSHA Certified
• Must be trainable
• Must be adaptive to new technologies and methods
• Must take ownership of responsibilies and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work
• Must communicate verbally and orally at an extremely high level

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to and over 50 lbs.

This position is a field-based role with travel and visits to other RWEA offices and field locations

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits offered:

• 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, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operateswind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.