Solar Technician - Field Maintenance (Outdoor, 30% Travel)

Invenergy; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a Solar Technician to assist in operating and maintaining the Hardin Solar Energy Center in Ohio. The role includes routine maintenance on solar, substation, and related systems, with attention to vegetation management and safety.

The position requires 1 year of technical electrical experience, ability to travel up to 30%, and willingness to work nights or outdoors in various weather conditions. Schedule is 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year technical experience in electrical field.
• Willing to travel up to 30%.
• Willing to work nights during maintenance.
• Must work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb safely using a portable ladder.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment.
• Perform vegetation management, up to operating large equipment to maintain the site per the vegetation management plan.
• Troubleshoot complicated electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems including inverter faults, tracker faults, network communications, and ground faults.
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of solar site and equipment.
• Conduct site maintenance daily with required safety equipment to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and a clean safe work environment.

Skills

HS Diploma

Technical experience

Travel readiness

Night shift

Outdoor work

Ladder safety

Directions following

Communication skills

Physical ability

Driver's license

US work authorized

Job description

Invenergy is seeking a Solar Technician to assist in operating and maintaining the Hardin Solar Energy Center in Ohio. The role includes routine maintenance on solar, substation, and related systems, with attention to vegetation management and safety.

The position requires 1 year of technical electrical experience, ability to travel up to 30%, and willingness to work nights or outdoors in various weather conditions. Schedule is 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday with possible overtime.