Solar Farm Technician II

RWE; Thorndale (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; 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 II for a full-time, permanent role. The position performs preventative and corrective maintenance on solar farm electrical and mechanical equipment, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures.

Key responsibilities include tagging and testing equipment, documentation, data collection, and supporting field operations across sites. The candidate should have an associate degree or higher and relevant electrical experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school preferred.
• NABCEP Certification or Electrical License preferred.
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing.
• 2+ years as a maintenance electrician or 4 years as multi-craft tech performing electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure tasks are performed safely and by site procedures.
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out, JSA’s, and Permit to Work documentation.
• Perform data collection and prepare reports for requirements.
• Monitor contractors and ensure corrective actions where appropriate.
• Perform electrical testing including insulation and thermal testing.
• Operate office software for communication and documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and support nontraditional hours.

Skills

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Solar Farm Technician II performs 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
• Shift work
• 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.

Work Environment

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

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 operates wind, 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.