Utility Solar Technician II: Plant Operations & Maintenance Pro

NovaSource Power Services; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off (PTO)

Health coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services is seeking a maintenance technician for utility-scale PV plants. You will monitor and maintain PV plant operation via SCADA, perform commissioning, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of AC/DC solar PV systems, including inverters, modules, transformers, switchgear, and metering systems.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a related role or journey-level certification, experience with power plant electrical systems, SCADA, and controls, and strong safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College or technical degree preferred.
• Electrical certifications, state, journeyman, etc. a plus.
• Equivalent training in military, utility, or power industry a plus.
• 2+ years of related experience or Journey level certification.
• Experience operating and maintaining power plant electrical systems, SCADA and controls systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operation duties on utility scale PV systems, including inverters, PV modules, transformers, switchgear, and metering systems.
• Meet quarterly KPIs such as energy generation and on-time maintenance.
• Promote a safe work environment and follow all company protocols.
• Complete PM work under supervision and document testing procedures.
• Plan and execute on-site projects, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
• Ensure documentation and reports are complete and filed.
• Attend and pass safety, environmental, and other training as assigned.
• Maintain 5S standards and ensure site housekeeping.

Skills

Electrical safety

SCADA operations

Reading schematics

CMMS proficiency

Microsoft Office

English communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College or technical degree preferred

Electrical certifications

Military/utility training a plus

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

NovaSource Power Services is seeking a maintenance technician for utility-scale PV plants. You will monitor and maintain PV plant operation via SCADA, perform commissioning, testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of AC/DC solar PV systems, including inverters, modules, transformers, switchgear, and metering systems.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a related role or journey-level certification, experience with power plant electrical systems, SCADA, and controls, and strong safety