Solar Technician II

Geronimo Power; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Employee assistance program (EAP) andw

Job summary

Geronimo Power is seeking a Solar Technician II to independently perform on-site operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment replacement at the Bee Hollow solar facility. This role supports safe and reliable plant operations and completes work in accordance with prudent utility practices, regulatory requirements, manufacturer guidance, and company standards.

The Solar Technician II reports to the Area Manager, Field Operations and participates in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical school, electrical, instrumentation, industrial maintenance, or power-generation training preferred.
• Typically two+ years of power-generation, industrial electrical, renewable-energy, or utility-scale solar O&M experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and control-system faults.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety programs and procedures including lockout/tagout and electrical safe-work practices.
• Operate and maintain plant equipment such as inverters, transformers, and tracker systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance per procedures and manufacturer guidance.
• Troubleshoot common faults and escalate complex issues to senior staff or OEMs.
• Read electrical schematics and technical prints to diagnose issues.
• Repair or replace PV modules, inverters, trackers, and related equipment.
• Document inspections, alarms, test results, and parts usage in CMMS.
• Maintain tools, inventory, and work areas for safe operations.
• Support contractor coordination and help less-experienced technicians by sharing safe practices.
• Travel occasionally for site coverage or maintenance campaigns.
• Complete safety and technical training; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

CMMS/work-order systems

On-call readiness

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training

Tools

CMMS

Electrical test equipment

Plant monitoring systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Position

Solar Technician II

Location

Bee Hollow Field Office (Mascoutah, IL)

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 II to independently perform on-site operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment replacement at the Bee Hollow solar facility. This role supports safe and reliable plant operations and completes work in accordance with prudent utility practices, regulatory requirements, manufacturer guidance, and company standards. The Solar Technician II reports to the Area Manager, Field Operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company and project environmental, health, and safety programs and procedures, including lockout/tagout and electrical safe-work practices.
• Operate and maintain plant equipment, including combiner systems, inverters, pad-mounted transformers, control panels, meteorological stations, tracker systems, communications equipment, and other balance-of-plant equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with approved procedures, equipment manuals, and manufacturer requirements.
• Support troubleshooting of common equipment faults and escalated complex, high-risk, or recurring issues to senior technical resources, the OEM, or the Area Manager.
• Read electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical prints to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues.
• Repair or replace PV modules, inverter and string-inverter components, tracker components, meteorological equipment, control panels, wiring, connectors, and related equipment.
• Document inspections, alarms, troubleshooting steps, test results, parts usage, and completed work accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Maintain site tools, test equipment, inventory, spare parts, and work areas needed for safe and efficient operations.
• Assist with contractor coordination and support less-experienced technicians by sharing safe work practices and site-specific knowledge.
• Support contractor work, quality assessments, warranty claims, capital improvements, equipment retrofits, and vegetation-management activities.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule that may require short-notice work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel occasionally to other plants or locations for site coverage, maintenance campaigns, troubleshooting, training, or meetings.
• Complete required safety and technical training and perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED; technical school, electrical, instrumentation, industrial maintenance, or power-generation training is preferred.
• Typically two or more years of related power-generation, industrial electrical, renewable-energy, or utility-scale solar operations and maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform routine preventive maintenance and independently troubleshoot common electrical, mechanical, tracker, inverter, communications, and control-system issues.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety practices and the ability to follow lockout/tagout and test-before-touch requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical prints.
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment, computerized diagnostic tools, plant monitoring systems, spreadsheets, email, and CMMS/work-order systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors in adverse weather, perform the physical requirements of the role, and successfully complete a job-related post-offer fit-for-duty physical if required.
• Ability to live within 60 miles or a 60-minute drive of the primary plant location.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Demonstrates consistent compliance with environmental, health, safety, and operating requirements.
• Completes assigned preventive and corrective maintenance safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues efficiently to support site availability, production, and reliable operations.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and timely CMMS records and communicates equipment risks and follow-up needs.
• Builds productive working relationships with contractors, service providers, OEMs, and internal partners.
• Participates reliably in the on-call program and responds appropriately to site needs.
• Identifies practical improvements to reliability, safety, work quality, 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: $32.00-$38.00 per hour, plus a target annual bonus opportunity of 15%. The market reference point is $35.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, certifications, 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.