Sr Solar Farm Technician

RWE AG; Huron (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr Solar Farm Technician to safely install, operate, maintain, and repair solar PV systems and inverters in California. This field-based role emphasizes hazard recognition, energy isolation, and leadership in maintenance planning to ensure reliable power generation.

The position requires strong technical knowledge, ability to work an on-call schedule, and readiness to travel between RWE field locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or equivalent certification in renewable energy technology or electrical systems preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, with technical leadership roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Operations and Maintenance activities are performed safely per site policies and procedures.
• Assist in acceptance and performance tests after planned maintenance or outages.
• Perform safety and wind-farm related tasks and back up personnel at other RWE sites when necessary.
• Assist with inverter maintenance including services, major component work and troubleshooting.
• Assist with Balance of Plant procedures, including substation and collection system maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex system and subsystem failures using advanced diagnostic techniques.
• Perform repairs to ensure optimal functionality and minimize downtime.
• Develop maintenance plans to ensure systems operate smoothly and efficiently.
• Collaborate to plan maintenance schedules and optimize resource allocation.
• Provide technical mentorship and strategic guidance across staff levels.

Skills

Electrical systems

Renewable energy

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or equivalent in renewable energy technology or electrical systems

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Sr Solar Farm Techncian is responsible for safely installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing solar (PV) systems and Inverters to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. The role supports continuous power generation by independently diagnosing and resolving technical issues, collaborating with team members, and contributing technical expertise to ongoing operations and improvement initiatives while providing organizational leadership in hazard recognition, mitigation strategies, and comprehensive energy isolation for high-criticality operations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all Operations and Maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the solar farm site
• Assist in conducting acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outages
• Perform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
• Assist with inverter maintenance including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting
• Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance
• Troubleshoot complex system and subsystem failures, applying advanced diagnostic techniques to pinpoint issues
• Perform repairs on intricate systems and subsystems, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing downtime
• Assist in the development of maintenance plans to ensure systems and equipment operate smoothly and efficiently
• Collaborate in planning maintenance schedules, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime
• Provides technical mentorship and strategic guidance across all levels of staff

Job Requirements and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or equivalent certificationin renewable energy technology or electrical systems preferred
• Minimum 8years of experience, including technical leadership roles within the renewable energy industry preferred
• Involvement in leadership training or advanced certifications preferred
• Expert-level knowledge and mastery of renewable energy systems and emerging technologies
• Innovates and applies solutions to industry challenges, such as energy efficiency optimization, while developing industry-leading safety protocols
• Leads incident investigations to implement corrective measures, enforcing adherence to safety standards across all projects
• Exhibits mastery in interpreting complex electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics, ensuring precise execution of designs and upgrades on renewable energy systems
• Provides organizational leadership in hazard recognition, mitigation strategies, and comprehensive energy isolation for high-criticality operations
• Leads resolution of highly complex, high-stakes technical problems in renewable energy projects
• Develops strategies for long-term efficiency and sustainability in plant maintenance
• Guides the project team in adopting forward-thinking solutions for renewable energy growth
• Serves as a liaison with external entities, including clients, regulatory bodies, and industry partners
• Leads functional teams and organizational initiatives at renewable energy projects
• Provides technical mentorship and strategic guidance across all levels of staff
• Manages larger teams and oversees critical renewable energy projects
• Operates autonomously in strategic level assignments
• Proactively drives organizational excellence and innovation in renewable energy technologies
• Ability to Operate the site from the Control Room and provide guidance to the technicians out in the field
• Ability to work an on-call shift schedule
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time and work under exteme weather conditions
• This position is a field based role with some travel and visits to other RWEA field locations

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americasis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range:

The hourly base salary range for this position in California is $42.08 - $56.93. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• and Holidays
• Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operateswind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact atamericas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.