Solar Technician Base - Mexico

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; MXN 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking an on-site Solar O&M Technician to oversee the PV plant (>30 MW) and BESS (>100 MWh) operations. You will monitor real-time plant performance, coordinate with CENACE, and lead contractor activities with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires knowledge of electrical systems, PV/BESS maintenance, and strong communication skills in English. Flexibility for rotating shifts and physical work is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with high/low voltage electrical systems.
• Knowledge of PV systems and BESS installations.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams.
• Experience with industrial communications (Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with maintenance strategies (predictive, preventive, corrective).
• Ability to use PPE and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations in real time.
• Maintain communication with CENACE.
• Operate a PV power plant (>30 MW) and BESS (>100 MWh).
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
• Supervise contractors.
• Manage inventory.
• Prepare operational and maintenance reports.
• Manage work orders and reports in the EAM system.

Skills

Electrical systems

PV systems

BESS

Substation protection

Single-line diagrams

Industrial communications

Predictive maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Corrective maintenance

PPE

English communication

Tools

Modbus

TCP/IP

Ethernet

Switches

Routers

EAM system

MS Office

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Job Description

The Solar O&M Technician is the on-site project representative responsible for performing the activities described in the checklists to verify the condition of the plant's equipment, completing the necessary forms for record-keeping, and reporting to the maintenance supervisor. This position requires highly flexible individuals with availability to work rotating shifts, a positive attitude towards teamwork, a high degree of responsibility, and discipline to follow work instructions. In addition, the technician must have technical knowledge of electricity, electronics, air conditioning, and photovoltaic systems, and be able to perform physical labor without any impediment.

Desired Knowledge

• Low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems
• Manual regulatorio de coordinación operativa (CENACE)
• Photovoltaic (PV) systems
• Lithium battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Substation protection systems
• Single-line diagram interpretation
• Industrial communications (Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet, switches, routers, etc.)
• Predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance
• Safe use of hand tools
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Fire protection and suppression systems
• HVACs and minisplit maintenance

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations in real time
• Maintain communication with CENACE
• Operate a photovoltaic power plant (>30 MW) and battery energy storage system (>100 MWh)
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance
• Supervise contractors
• Manage inventory
• Prepare operational and maintenance reports
• Manage work orders and reports in the EAM system

Required Qualifications

• Availability to work rotating shifts
• Valid passport (Desirable)
• Valid U.S. visa (Desirable)
• Effective communication skills in English (Desirable)
• Driver license(Desirable)