Solar Technician: Field Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Invenergy; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy’s Piney Woods Solar facility near Huntsville, TX, seeks a Solar Technician to assist in operating and maintaining the 150 MW-AC solar site. You will handle routine maintenance on solar, substation, and related equipment, and support vegetation management as required.

The role involves troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues, working outdoors in varying weather, and occasional overtime/night shifts. A valid driver’s license and travel ability are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One (1) year technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willing to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder
• Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues.
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of solar site and associated equipment.
• Conduct site maintenance daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
• The Solar Technician will work a schedule of 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday (40 hours) and will be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime and potential night work. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment

Skills

Technical experience

Willing to travel

Night work

Outdoor work

Safety compliance

Written and verbal communication

Lifting capability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Invenergy’s Piney Woods Solar facility near Huntsville, TX, seeks a Solar Technician to assist in operating and maintaining the 150 MW-AC solar site. You will handle routine maintenance on solar, substation, and related equipment, and support vegetation management as required.

The role involves troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues, working outdoors in varying weather, and occasional overtime/night shifts. A valid driver’s license and travel ability are required.