Solar PV Field Technician - Remote Travel

Strata Clean Energy; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy seeks a Power Plant Maintenance (PPM) Special Projects Field Technician I to perform Electrical, Telecommunication, and Mechanical maintenance on utility-scale PV systems and balance-of-system components. The role involves testing, inspection, troubleshooting, compliance with safety standards, and extensive travel up to 75% to remote solar sites.

You will develop electrical safety qualifications for independent energized work, maintain documentation, and support site

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience with energized AC/DC PV systems or related maintenance.
• Basic working knowledge of electrical theory and PV fundamentals.
• Experience with testing equipment and procedures for PV maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technicians, vendors, and other personnel on maintenance activities.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and knowledge of CMMS, Flir Tools, PV Analyzer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work practices per OSHA, NFPA, state and local codes and company policies.
• Participate in and learn to lead safety briefings identifying electrical hazards and mitigations.
• Work on and around energized parts only under supervision and in compliance with codes.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) under guidance to ensure proper isolation.
• Use multimeter, PV Analyzer, IR thermometer, IR camera, and related tools for maintenance.
• Review and update work orders for accuracy; submit inspection data.
• Travel to various sites across the portfolio; travel up to 75% time.
• Support environmental compliance programs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical theory

PV power fundamentals

Collaboration with team

MS Office proficiency

Tools

CMMS

Flir Tools

PV Analyzer

MS Office (Excel/Word/SharePoint)

Job description

Strata Clean Energy seeks a Power Plant Maintenance (PPM) Special Projects Field Technician I to perform Electrical, Telecommunication, and Mechanical maintenance on utility-scale PV systems and balance-of-system components. The role involves testing, inspection, troubleshooting, compliance with safety standards, and extensive travel up to 75% to remote solar sites.

You will develop electrical safety qualifications for independent energized work, maintain documentation, and support site