Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician (Level 4)
$100,000–$125,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Oversee regional operational excellence by acting as the safety approval authority for LOTO procedures and managing state electrical permitting. Coordinate complex preventative and corrective maintenance on medium-voltage solar systems, including modules, inverters, and combiner boxes, while performing expert commissioning and quality assurance audits. Lead field teams through mentorship and training on electrical maintenance protocols, collaborate with vendors to optimize site performance, and develop corrective action plans for intricate electrical faults. Provide analytical feedback on standard operating procedures and track all site deficiencies within the CMMS. Requires an active Master Electrician license, 5+ years of solar PV experience, and ability to work in 34,500VAC environments. Salary $100,000–$125,000 with performance bonus.
Required Qualifications
- Active Master Electrician license
- Valid New Mexico CID Journeyman Electrician certificate, EE-98J classification
- Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in solar PV installation, operations, and maintenance
- Master-level understanding of electrical theory, principles, and commercial/utility-scale solar configurations
- Highly proficient in the use of specialized electrical test equipment and advanced diagnostic tools
- Proven capability to safely and independently work in 34,500VAC and 1500VDC conditions
- Elite troubleshooting, analytical, and technical root-cause problem-solving skills
- Advanced ability to read, interpret, and redline complex electrical schematics and engineering drawings
- Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of mentoring field teams and managing vendor relationships
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Be able to drive a vehicle confidently and with a high degree of safety
- Be able to stand for long periods of time and walk distances up to three miles a day
- Be able to navigate ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps while maintaining 3 points of contact
- Have the visual acuity for depth perception, no field of vision issues, and the ability to distinguish between colors
- Be comfortable working in a variety of climate conditions which may include, but are not limited to, extreme heat (temperatures above 100°F) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32°F) for periods of more than one hour
- Be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
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