Solar Technician I-III: Inverter, O&M & Commissioning

Deriva Energy; Mooresboro (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe working conditions

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Per Diem

Paid Travel Arrangements

Job summary

Deriva Energy is seeking a Solar Technician to support the Little Trout Solar project, based in Rogers City, MI. The role spans Level I–III with on-demand operations, commissioning activities, and ongoing maintenance across multiple sites.

The position requires strong electrical/electronic troubleshooting, ability to read schematics, and experience with inverter controls and PV system functionality. Applicants should be able to travel daily between sites and work in diverse conditions.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; Level I-III training within 1 year.
• Associates/Technical degree or 4 years related experience acceptable.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and schematics desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational rounds and maintenance tasks on PV plants.
• Execute lock-out/tag-out procedures and coordinate with contractors.
• Read technical manuals, troubleshoot equipment, and document findings.
• Prepare service reports for site visits and repairs.
• Travel to multiple sites as needed and support startup activities.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental records per standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PV system knowledge

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

High School/GED

Associates degree/Technical degree or 4 years relevant experience

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Microsoft Office

Electrical test equipment

PLC Controls / Computer Networking

Job description

Deriva Energy is seeking a Solar Technician to support the Little Trout Solar project, based in Rogers City, MI. The role spans Level I–III with on-demand operations, commissioning activities, and ongoing maintenance across multiple sites.

The position requires strong electrical/electronic troubleshooting, ability to read schematics, and experience with inverter controls and PV system functionality. Applicants should be able to travel daily between sites and work in diverse conditions.