Solar Plant Technician II: SCADA & Electrical Maintenance

NovaSource Power Services; Village of Blasdell (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay + PTO

Quarterly Bonus Program

Health Coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Career Growth

Disability insurance

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services, a leading solar O&M provider, is seeking a site-based technician to maintain and operate utility-scale PV plants. You will monitor SCADA, troubleshoot electrical systems, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance across PV inverters, modules, transformers, and related equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with site teams to ensure peak performance and reliability of renewable assets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a related position or Journey level certification.
• Experience operating and maintaining power plant electrical systems and SCADA.
• Electrical certifications, state, journeyman, etc. a plus.
• Equivalent training in military, utility, or power industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operations of utility-scale PV plants.
• Monitor PV plant through SCADA, commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying AC/DC solar PV systems.
• Ensure safe work environment and follow Job Hazard Analysis and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures.
• Assist planning and execution of on-site projects, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
• Maintain documentation and required reports, and ensure PM work is completed.

Skills

SCADA operation

Electrical safety

Maintenance troubleshooting

CMMS proficiency

Reading electrical schematics

English communication

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College/technical degree preferred

Electrical certifications a plus

Military/utility training a plus

Tools

SCADA systems

CMMS software

Windows OS

Electrical test equipment

Job description

NovaSource Power Services, a leading solar O&M provider, is seeking a site-based technician to maintain and operate utility-scale PV plants. You will monitor SCADA, troubleshoot electrical systems, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance across PV inverters, modules, transformers, and related equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with site teams to ensure peak performance and reliability of renewable assets.