Solar Site Technician – Field Maintenance & Night Shifts

Invenergy; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy’s Beekman Energy Center in Bastrop, LA, is seeking a Solar Technician responsible for operating and maintaining the site. The role requires performing mechanical and electrical maintenance, vegetation management, and troubleshooting complex issues across solar, substation, and related equipment.

The position follows a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday schedule with potential overtime and night work. Travel up to 30% and outdoor work are expected; climbing ladders and lifting up to 100 lbs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willing to support other project sites in the region.
• Willing to work nights during maintenance activities.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb and work safely from a portable step ladder.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment.
• Perform vegetation management, including operating large equipment to maintain the site per the vegetation management plan.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems, including inverter faults and tracker faults.
• Understand the electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of the solar site and equipment.
• Conduct site maintenance daily with safety equipment to inspect and repair equipment.

Skills

Electrical experience

Outdoor work

Travel willingness

Valid driver’s license

Safety conscious

Strong communication

Lift up to 100 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Invenergy’s Beekman Energy Center in Bastrop, LA, is seeking a Solar Technician responsible for operating and maintaining the site. The role requires performing mechanical and electrical maintenance, vegetation management, and troubleshooting complex issues across solar, substation, and related equipment.

The position follows a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday schedule with potential overtime and night work. Travel up to 30% and outdoor work are expected; climbing ladders and lifting up to 100 lbs