Solar Technician @ Grant Solar - Canistota, SD

Geronimo Power, LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Geronimo Power, LLC is seeking a Solar Technician I to perform on-site operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs at the Grant Solar facility near Canistota, SD. The role supports safe and reliable plant operations and reports to the Area Manager, Field Operations.

The Technician I will routinely handle preventive and corrective maintenance, read schematics, and work with high-voltage equipment, trackers, and control panels.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related experience or equivalent power industry training.
• Experience in solar facility operations or other power generation preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate across all levels.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control and reporting systems, and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow all EHS programs and procedures.
• Operate and maintain plant equipment including high-voltage parts and trackers.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance per manuals and manufacturer requirements.
• Read schematics and technical prints to troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components including PV modules and inverters.
• Support quality assessments of work performed by contractors.
• Maintain CMMS maintenance records and work orders.
• Maintain site tooling, inventory, and spare parts.
• Assist Lead Solar Technician with warranty and loaned parts management.
• Assist with capital projects, retrofits, and vegetation management.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule, including nights/weekends/holidays.
• Travel occasionally to other plants for maintenance and training.

Skills

Two years experience

Power industry training

Effective communication

Proficiency with office tools

Ability to work in adverse weather

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Position

Solar Technician

Location

Grant Solar Field Office - near Canistota, SD

About Us

Geronimo Power develops, owns, and operates large-scale power and affiliated digital infrastructure projects throughout America's Heartland, including solar, wind, energy storage, and powered data parks. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit www.geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

About This Role

Geronimo Power is seeking a Solar Technician I to perform on-site operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment replacement at the 99 MW Grant Solar facility near Canistota, South Dakota. This role supports safe and reliable plant operations and ensures work is performed in accordance with prudent utility practices, regulatory requirements, and company standards. The Solar Technician I reports to the Area Manager, Field Operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company and project environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and procedures.
• Operate and maintain plant equipment, including high-voltage equipment, combiner systems, inverters, pad-mounted transformers, control panels, meteorological stations, tracker systems, and other balance-of-plant equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with equipment maintenance manuals and manufacturer requirements.
• Read schematics and technical prints to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical control systems and components.
• Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components, including PV modules, inverter components, string inverters, meteorological equipment, tracker components, and control panels.
• Support quality assessments and quality control reviews of work performed by third-party contractors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintain site tooling, inventory, spare parts, and other equipment needed for safe and efficient operations.
• Assist the Lead Solar Technician with warranty administration, claim tracking, and reconciliation of loaned parts.
• Assist with capital improvement projects, retrofits, and vegetation management as directed by the Area Manager.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, which may require short-notice work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel occasionally to other plants or locations to support maintenance, troubleshooting, campaigns, training, or meetings.
• Complete all required training and perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• At least two years of related experience or power industry training, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience.
• Experience in solar facility operations and maintenance or other power generation operations is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to successfully complete a job-related, post-offer fit-for-duty physical, if required.
• Ability to work safely around low- and medium-voltage equipment.
• Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
• Knowledge of equipment and tooling used in facility maintenance.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical prints.
• Ability to live within 60 miles or a 60-minute drive of the primary plant location.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and compliance with all EHS policies and procedures.
• Performs assigned preventive and corrective maintenance safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues efficiently to support site availability and production.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records and work orders in the CMMS.
• Builds productive working relationships with contractors, service providers, and internal teams.
• Participates successfully in the on-call program and responds appropriately to site needs.
• Contributes ideas that improve reliability, performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Pet insurance and employee discount programs

Pay range for the posted level: $30.00-$33.00 per hour, plus a target annual bonus opportunity of 10%. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and demonstrated market-relevant expertise.

Our Commitment

Geronimo Power is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and energized to do their best work. We believe strong teams and strong communities drive better outcomes.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.