Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations (Jackson, TN site)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Jackson, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Ranch is seeking a Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations in Jackson, TN. The role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance across PV, UPS, SCADA, substations, and MV/HV/OHE systems, plus field testing with specialized equipment.

You will support predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and coordinate with third-party contractors, while complying with NEC, NFPA70E, OSHA standards and safety training requirements.

Qualifications

• Intermediate skills with computers and electronic equipment.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, OSHA standards.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• OSHA 30 and CPR/BLS training to be obtained within 4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on PV, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
• Carry out corrective maintenance, both scheduled and unscheduled, at facilities.
• Respond to emergency dispatches for critical systems.
• Log all work in the CMMS platform.
• Conduct electrical testing with specified meters and testers.
• Support predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and defect reports.
• Provide site access to third party contractors as directed.
• Assist with land management, module washing, and vegetation tasks.
• Attend internal and external training sessions as directed.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Stand for long periods; work outdoors in various weather; lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

IV Curve Tracers

Power Quality Meters

Insulation Resistance Testers

Multimeters

SCADA

Job description

Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations (Jackson, TN site)

A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
• Perform corrective maintenance tasks, both scheduled and unscheduled, at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
• Respond to directives for emergency dispatches for critical systems as directed.
• Log all work performed via the Silicon Ranch CMMS platform.
• Perform electrical testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other testing equipment as needed.
• Assist management with field investigations to support predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and serial defect reports.
• Provide site access to third party contractors and as directed.
• Assist with other site tasks, including land management, module washing, and vegetation management as directed.
• Attend internal and external training sessions as directed.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, collaboratively and responsibly with team members and management.
• Must be able to work alone as a self-starter and work within a team driving towards a common goal.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work outside in most weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Intermediate skills with computers and electronic equipment required
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat required
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, and OSHA standards
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• OSHA 30 (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment)
• CPR/BLS (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment)
• Ability to perform localized travel of up to 2 hours each way. Note: The first hour and Last hour of daily driving/travel is not paid. It is considered normal commute time.