Solar O&M Field Technician – Uptime & Troubleshooting

Recurrent Energy; Cobalt (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar is seeking an O&M Field Technician to perform maintenance checks, troubleshooting, and repairs on solar farm equipment. You will work in the Operations & Maintenance division to keep projects online and meet uptime targets.

The role requires reading blueprints and diagrams, safely handling electrical/mechanical tasks, and collaborating with the maintenance team. Travel to project sites, including Sicily, may be required.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum of hands-on experience in renewable energy (solar, wind or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Must have a strong safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Willing to travel; currently all project locations are within Sicily (Italy).
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot daily project system issues to meet uptime goals.
• Follow maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Identify potential problems and suggest corrective actions.
• Coordinate with maintenance team, sub-contractors and other groups to improve performance and costs.
• Ensure CMMS work orders are complete and audit warranty claims.
• Provide training on operation and maintenance as needed.
• Assist with project commissioning, testing and on-site planning.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprints & diagrams

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Canadian Solar is seeking an O&M Field Technician to perform maintenance checks, troubleshooting, and repairs on solar farm equipment. You will work in the Operations & Maintenance division to keep projects online and meet uptime targets.

The role requires reading blueprints and diagrams, safely handling electrical/mechanical tasks, and collaborating with the maintenance team. Travel to project sites, including Sicily, may be required.