Solar Technician I-II

Clearway Energy Group; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy is seeking a Solar Technician at our Lancaster, California solar facility to troubleshoot, maintain, service, and repair solar PV systems and related equipment. The role supports safe, efficient, and profitable solar operation with pay ranges for Technician I: $54,000–$77,000 and Technician II: $62,000–$88,000.

Responsibilities include assisting higher level technicians, performing maintenance, and adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment.
• Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
• Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards, as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
• Will drive company vehicle; must have a valid state drivere2c4s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights, holidays, weekends), when needed.
• Professionalism and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team.

Responsibilities

• Assists higher level Technicians in performing maintenance.
• Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
• Participates in required training, including On-the-Job Training, Self-Study, Computer Based Training and Classroom Training.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the level I scope.
• Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform.
• Performs work independently and/or in work crews.
• Travel required as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the level II scope.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Valid drivere2c4s license

Overtime availability

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical degree or Journeyman certification preferred

Job description

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Solar Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation.

Pay Ranges by Job Level:

• Solar Technician I ($54,000 - $77,000)
• Solar Technician II ($62,000 - $88,000)

What You'll Be Doing

Level I

• Assists higher level Technicians in performing maintenance.
• Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
• Participates in required training, including On-the-Job Training, Self-Study, Computer Based Training and Classroom Training.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the level I scope.

Level II (Additions)

• Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform.
• Performs work independently and/or in work crews.
• Travel required as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the level II scope.

What You'll Bring

Level I

• A high school diploma or GED is required or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment.
• Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
• Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards, as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
• Will drive company vehicle; must have a valid state driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights, holidays, weekends), when needed.
• Professionalism and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team.

Level II (Additions)

• 1+ years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience.
• 2+ years of field experience with significant I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application.
• Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities.
• Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
• If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What Would Be Nice

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

Location: Lancaster, California, United States.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.