Solar Field Technician II - Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Brookfield Asset Management Inc; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraForm Power in Lexington, NC is seeking a Solar Technician 2 with 2+ years of utility-scale solar PV experience to maintain and operate our solar facilities for optimum performance, safety, and reliability.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, follow safety procedures, participate in QA/QC inspections, and coordinate with the NC Operations team. Travel to other NC sites is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in solar PV plant maintenance, troubleshooting, and switchgear operation.
• Knowledge of DAS, and communication networks.
• Hands-on experience in solar operations, troubleshooting, and industrial machine repair/maintenance.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, safety procedures, and technical troubleshooting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work nights, on-call and be available for scheduled or emergency maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform field maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on all solar facility equipment.
• Conduct preventive and routine maintenance on solar equipment and switchgear.
• Safely operate under all conditions; follow established safety procedures including LOTO and electrical safety.
• Monitor assigned sites, manage and update work orders, and document completed tasks.
• Perform equipment status checks, clear error codes, and make necessary repairs.
• Travel to other NC sites to assist teammates.
• Use multimeters and diagnostic tools to measure AC/DC voltage and current.
• Identify and address electrical, environmental, and safety hazards.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Field maintenance

On-call readiness

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

DAS systems

CMMS

IR equipment

IV curve tracing

Advanced Energy inverters

SMA central inverters

ATI trackers

Job description

TerraForm Power in Lexington, NC is seeking a Solar Technician 2 with 2+ years of utility-scale solar PV experience to maintain and operate our solar facilities for optimum performance, safety, and reliability.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, follow safety procedures, participate in QA/QC inspections, and coordinate with the NC Operations team. Travel to other NC sites is required.