Solar Plant Technician – Field Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Invenergy; Crane (TX); On-site; USD 84,501,000 - 143,185,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a Solar Technician for the Crane Solar site in Crane, TX. You will assist in operating and maintaining a 150MW solar facility, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting complex electrical and mechanical issues.

The role requires travel up to 30%, night work when needed, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather. A valid driver’s license and US work eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year technical experience (electrical) and/or technical education.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder.
• Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment.
• Perform vegetation management, up to operating large equipment to maintain the site per the vegetation management plan.
• Troubleshoot complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems including: Inverter faults, Tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues.
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of solar site and associated equipment.
• Conduct site maintenance daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment
• The Solar Technician will work a schedule of 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday (40 hours) and will be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime and potential night work. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment

Skills

Electrical experience

Travel readiness

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education

Tools

SCADA systems

Thermographic inspection tools

Ground fault detection equipment

Job description

Invenergy is seeking a Solar Technician for the Crane Solar site in Crane, TX. You will assist in operating and maintaining a 150MW solar facility, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting complex electrical and mechanical issues.

The role requires travel up to 30%, night work when needed, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather. A valid driver’s license and US work eligibility are essential.