Solar Field Technician - Uptime & Troubleshooting (Sicily)

Recurrent Energy; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recurrent Energy is seeking an O&M Field Technician for our Operations & Maintenance division to perform maintenance checks, troubleshoot and repair solar farm equipment, ensuring uptime and production targets. The role requires hands-on electrical/mechanical aptitude, ability to work independently or in a team, and availability for nights/weekends.

Travel to project sites is expected, with safety and CMMS experience valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in renewable energy projects.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Strong safety background with Lockout Tagout and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Willing to work outside standard daytime hours, nights and weekends.
• Willing to travel to project locations.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Knowledge of local PV site regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot daily project system issues to meet uptime goals.
• Understand hourly production output targets and plan corrective actions as needed.
• Follow maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance (PMs, startup tests, etc.).
• Identify potential problems and suggest corrective actions.
• Work with maintenance teams, subcontractors and others to improve system performance.
• Communicate cross-functionally to achieve resolutions for plant issues.
• Ensure CMMS work orders are complete and audit warranty claims.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot project systems such as inverters, switchgear, transformers, breakers, and communications equipment.
• Provide training on operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Develop standard operating documents for maintenance and operations.
• Assist with commissioning and testing, providing knowledge expertise.
• Coordinate on-site planning, installations, commissioning and testing.
• Attend trainings on safety and environmental areas as assigned.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and company policies.
• Conduct other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Lockout/Tagout safety

Solar/renewable energy domain

English communication

Willing to travel

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Recurrent Energy is seeking an O&M Field Technician for our Operations & Maintenance division to perform maintenance checks, troubleshoot and repair solar farm equipment, ensuring uptime and production targets. The role requires hands-on electrical/mechanical aptitude, ability to work independently or in a team, and availability for nights/weekends.

Travel to project sites is expected, with safety and CMMS experience valued.