Solar Technician I, II or III at Little Trout Solar

Deriva Energy Holdco I; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Deriva Energy is seeking a Solar Technician to support multiple Deriva Solar projects, including startup and long-term operation. This role involves rotating on-call duties, safety adherence, and hands-on maintenance across solar facilities in the region.

Responsibilities include daily rounds, inverter and array maintenance, and coordination with the Operations Center. The position requires readiness for site travel, reading technical manuals, and applying high voltage safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required with ability to complete Level I performance measures and training within 1 year.
• Associates/Technical degree or 4 years relevant experience preferred; ability to complete Level II/III measures within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational rounds and maintenance tasks including LOTOs and contractor oversight.
• Carry out inverter/array maintenance and routine preventive maintenance.
• Communicate plant/equipment status to Operations Center; travel to sites as needed.
• Lead integration efforts for new sites to meet Deriva standards before turnover.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Independent work

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree/Technical degree

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Electrical test equipment

Inverter controls

PLC Controls

Computer Networking

Power Distribution knowledge

Job description

Overview

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., who is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy provides wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more than 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy is seeking a Solar Technician to support our Little Trout Solar project.

Summary

The Solar Technician is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple Deriva Solar project on a continual/on-demand basis and to establish O&M support for new site start-up as well as long term operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational rounds and operations activities up to and including developing and implementing complex LOTOs. This includes being competent to train to become LOTO desk qualified
• Perform inverter / array maintenance tasks
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks
• Perform all Lock-Out-Tag-Out tasks needed for maintenance activities including research, development, isolation, independent verification, zero energy verification and work leader duties. Perform contractor oversight duties
• Communicate with Operations Center regarding daily plant / equipment status and maintenance
• Daily travel could include multiple site visits
• Perform rotational On-Call duties. Perform record keeping duties concerning Environmental, Health & Safety records, spreadsheets and documents
• Ability to read and understand technical OEM manuals, recommendations, and warranty agreements
• Perform startup duties necessary to commission new sites which will include but not limited to, punch list, developing procedures and PM's, system walk downs, assisting startup personnel with commissioning activities, starting/stopping units from multiple branded Control Systems
• Must have strong instrumentation, electrical / electronic controls knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain and operate a photovoltaic solar plant
• Take the roll as integration lead for new sites to ensure Deriva standards are meet prior to turn over from Deriva's construction group- this requires the ability to coordinate, time management, and thorough record keeping
• New hires must be able to become proficient in the aforementioned required skills to be able to trouble shoot the varying technologies
• Ability to read and understand technical electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings General knowledge of high voltage equipment and ability to perform high voltage switching
• Prepare service reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations
• Ensure a safe, event free work environment by ensuring strict adherence to company protocols
• Enforce procedures and processes in accordance with site specific O&M Standards and guidelines
• Develop and review site specific procedures

Basic Qualifications

• Solar Technician - Level I
• High School/GED
• In addition to the High School/GED requirement, the ability to complete Level I job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year
• Solar Technician - Level II
• High School/GED
• 2 years related work experience
• The ability to complete Level II job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year
• Solar Technician - Level III
• High school/GED
• 4 years related work experience
• The ability to complete Level III job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year

Desired Qualifications

• Associates degree/Technical degree or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong background in Electrical and Electronic Equipment troubleshooting and repair
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively direct owner and contract company associates
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability
• Must be motivated to work independently
• Must have strong organization skills
• Must have experience using electrical test and measurement equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot from schematics
• Solid working knowledge of various measurement techniques desired
• Experience with inverter controls / maintenance and photovoltaic system functionality
• Experience with PLC Controls / Computer Networking
• Working knowledge of Power Distribution systems
• Electrical Design experience
• Maximo CMMS experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Knowledge of general safety and environmental practices

Working Conditions

• Generally, a 4-10s schedule, with rotating on call/call out requirements
• Occasional overtime and nightshift including weekend work and holidays
• Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF)
• Be able or work alone, as well as, in a team environment
• Will sit and stand for long periods of time during the day
• Will sit and stand for long periods of