Solar Technician – PV Systems O&M & Commissioning

Deriva Energy; Bennett (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe working conditions

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Per Diem

Paid Travel Arrangements

Over-Time

401K

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Deriva Energy, a Brookfield Renewable U.S. portfolio company, seeks a Solar Technician for the Little Trout Solar project to support operations and start-up activities. The role emphasizes LOTO readiness, inverter maintenance, and coordination with the site team across multiple locations.

The position requires strong electrical/electronic controls knowledge, ability to read schematics, and comfort with high voltage switching. Travel to multiple sites is expected.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• Ability to complete Level I/II/III measures and training within 1 year.
• 2+ years related work experience for Level II; 4+ years for Level III.
• Experience with inverter controls/maintenance and PV system functionality.
• Willingness to travel to multiple site locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational rounds and site maintenance tasks.
• Execute inverter/array maintenance and routine preventive maintenance.
• Carry out Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures and coordinate contractor oversight.
• Communicate status with Operations Center and document energy use.
• Travel between sites as needed and maintain thorough records.
• Read and apply OEM manuals, recommendations, and warranty terms.
• Assist commissioning activities for new sites and startup procedures.
• Maintain high voltage awareness and safe electrical practices.

Skills

Inverter maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Lock-Out-Tag-Out

PV system knowledge

Read drawings

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High School/GED

Deriva Energy Renewables academy

Associate/Technical degree

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Deriva Energy, a Brookfield Renewable U.S. portfolio company, seeks a Solar Technician for the Little Trout Solar project to support operations and start-up activities. The role emphasizes LOTO readiness, inverter maintenance, and coordination with the site team across multiple locations.

The position requires strong electrical/electronic controls knowledge, ability to read schematics, and comfort with high voltage switching. Travel to multiple sites is expected.