Solar Technician I-III — O&M, Inverter & Startup Expert

Deriva Energy; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe working conditions

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Per Diem

Paid Travel Arrangements

Over-Time

Paid Certification Training

401K

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Solar Technician role at Deriva Energy supports multiple solar projects, providing ongoing O&M and startup support for new sites, with a focus on safety, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Based at Little Trout Solar in Rogers City, MI, the position requires frequent site visits, coordination with Operations, and readiness for on-call duties to maintain optimal plant performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with progression through Level I–III training within 1 year.
• Strong troubleshooting of electrical and electronic equipment in PV plants.
• Ability to read electrical, civil, and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with high voltage switching and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational rounds and maintenance tasks including LO/TO compliance.
• Maintain inverter and array equipment; conduct preventative maintenance.
• Lead integration efforts for new sites and ensure turnover standards.
• Coordinate with Operations Center on plant status and site visits.
• Prepare site reports and maintain EH&S records.

Skills

LOTO/Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures

Instrumentation

Electrical/electronic controls

Reading OEM manuals/drawings

High voltage awareness

Control systems understanding

Troubleshooting PV systems

Communication with operations

Education

High School/GED

Associates/Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Power Distribution

PLC Controls

Inverter controls

Electrical test equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Solar Technician role at Deriva Energy supports multiple solar projects, providing ongoing O&M and startup support for new sites, with a focus on safety, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Based at Little Trout Solar in Rogers City, MI, the position requires frequent site visits, coordination with Operations, and readiness for on-call duties to maintain optimal plant performance.