Solar Field Technician II/III: Maintenance & Start-Up

Duke Energy; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Florida is seeking a Solar Tech II to support multiple PV plant sites, troubleshoot equipment issues, and assist with start-up and ongoing O&M. You will help establish operations and maintenance processes to improve reliability and performance.

The role includes work scheduling, assigning contracts and personnel, ensuring safety, and supporting testing and commissioning across sites. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.
• Successful completion of the MASS test.
• Preferred: 2 years technical or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems.
• Experience with inverters, power distribution, Maximo CMMS, SCADA/EMS, and NEC knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues at PV plant sites.
• Design change requirements, and equipment modifications.
• Schedule maintenance, installation, and start-up support.
• Support equipment performance, reliability, and testing schedules.
• Assign tasks to contract testers, technicians, and engineers; improve O&M output quality.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Solar PV Systems

SCADA/EMS

Inverters

Power distribution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Mass test

Technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems

Tools

Maximo CMMS

SCADA/EMS control systems

National Electrical Code

Job description

Duke Energy Florida is seeking a Solar Tech II to support multiple PV plant sites, troubleshoot equipment issues, and assist with start-up and ongoing O&M. You will help establish operations and maintenance processes to improve reliability and performance.

The role includes work scheduling, assigning contracts and personnel, ensuring safety, and supporting testing and commissioning across sites. Travel is required.