Solar Technician — Field Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Invenergy; Louisville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a Solar Technician to operate and maintain Maple Flats Energy Center in Louisville, IL. The 250 MW-AC solar facility uses advanced inverters and trackers, requiring hands-on electrical and mechanical work.

The role covers routine maintenance, troubleshooting inverter/tracker issues, and safety-compliant operations. Schedule is 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime and potential night shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year technical experience (electrical) 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.

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.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment

Skills

High school diploma

Technical experience

Willing to travel

Willing to work nights

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Lift up to 100 lbs

US work authorization

Communication skills

Job description

Invenergy is seeking a Solar Technician to operate and maintain Maple Flats Energy Center in Louisville, IL. The 250 MW-AC solar facility uses advanced inverters and trackers, requiring hands-on electrical and mechanical work.

The role covers routine maintenance, troubleshooting inverter/tracker issues, and safety-compliant operations. Schedule is 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime and potential night shifts as needed.