Solar Operations and Maintenance Tech II

MMI Industries; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in solar power production is seeking a Solar Operations and Maintenance Technician II in New Mexico. This role involves overseeing maintenance activities on solar facilities, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical maintenance, with a focus on solar systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience including apprenticeships.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E and OSHA standards.
• Experience with solar systems, MV/HV systems, SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform electrical tasks on utility-scale solar facilities.
• Conduct scheduled and corrective maintenance on electrical systems.
• Mentor junior technicians and assist in creating SOPs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

DC, AC, and MV systems

Testing and repairs

Knowledge of NEC and OSHA standards

Mentoring and training

Education

3+ years of experience in electrical maintenance

OSHA 10 certification

State electrical license or NABCEP certification

Tools

IV Curve Tracers

Power Quality Meters

Multimeters

Job description

A large IPP is looking for a Solar Operations and Maintenance Technician II to help perform operations and maintenance activities within a defined facility or set of facilities. The ideal candidate has previous experience in electrical maintenance on photovoltaic systems or industrial equipment. You will:

• Be responsible for planning performance of electrical tasks within DC, AC, and MV systems on a utility scale solar facility.
• Perform basic electrical testing and repairs using industry standard practices.

The Job

• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance and repair work on substations, UPS, battery back-ups, and SCADA systems.
• Perform testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other equipment as needed.
• Assist management with field investigations to support predictive analytics, root cause analysis and serial defect reports.
• Provide subject matter expertise and mentoring to junior O&M Technicians in electrical systems and safety.
• Assist in creating and reviewing preventative and corrective maintenance SOP's.

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of experience working in electrical maintenance including apprenticeships.
• OSHA 10 required
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E and OSHA standards.
• State electrical license or NABCEP certification preferred.
• Experience with MV/HV systems, SCADA systems, Inverters, T&D systems, Substations, or other specialized electrical system especially with solar systems is highly preferred.

The Company
The client is a leader in the solar power-producing and agrivoltaic industry. They develop, design, operate, fund, construct and own solar projects across the United States.
They have designed and engineered more than 140 solar farms in 14 states. Their unique approach to agrivoltaics has positioned them to design and own industry-leading projects.