Solar PV & BESS O&M Technician

Origis Energy Services; Grove Hill (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Origis Energy is seeking a Solar PV & BESS O&M Technician in Gainestown, AL to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair utility-scale solar PV and energy storage systems. The role requires independent work within safety procedures and contributes to efficient site operations.

Key duties include inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, SCADA monitoring, and CMMS record-keeping. Advanced roles may involve LO TO procedures and cross-platform troubleshooting. Travel regionally as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; electrical certifications or industry training preferred.
• Experience in large-scale solar O&M (experience requirements vary by position level).
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, operating SCADA systems, and using CMMS for maintenance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs on AC and DC systems, including inverters, PV modules, transformers, switchgear, and high-voltage components.
• Monitor plant operations through SCADA and contribute to commissioning, testing, and system modifications.
• Follow strict safety protocols, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), ensuring compliance with site procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and support maintenance as required.
• Work with remote operators to identify and resolve site issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities using CMMS software.
• Provide guidance to other technicians as appropriate to experience level.
• Execute installation tasks with proficiency in torquing, calibration, and the use of specialized tools.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting across multiple OEM platforms, including controls interface and system diagnostics.
• Develop and implement Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and electrical work plans.

Skills

SCADA

CMMS

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Maintenance procedures

Industrial power operations

Education

High school diploma

Electrical certifications

Tools

SCADA systems

CMMS software

Job description

Origis Energy is seeking a Solar PV & BESS O&M Technician in Gainestown, AL to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair utility-scale solar PV and energy storage systems. The role requires independent work within safety procedures and contributes to efficient site operations.

Key duties include inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, SCADA monitoring, and CMMS record-keeping. Advanced roles may involve LO TO procedures and cross-platform troubleshooting. Travel regionally as needed.