Solar Technician I

Location: Onsite in Kuna, Idaho, United States; occasional travel to other sites, training travel, overtime, non-standard hours, and call-out work may be required.

Company

Global power company operating renewable energy and power-generation assets across 12 countries.

What you will do

• Perform and assist with preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance for utility-scale and distribution-scale solar PV sites, substations, and battery energy storage systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, calibrate instrumentation, and perform basic inverter troubleshooting.
• Prepare and perform switching of high-, medium-, and low-voltage equipment and execute equipment clearances using established LOTO procedures.
• Operate PV solar and BESS plant systems in compliance with NERC standards and report to concerned entities as required.
• Prepare plant orders, operating procedures, work instructions, maintenance documentation, and technical records.
• Coordinate materials and services, collect and analyze operational data, and support process optimization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience as a PV O&M solar technician or at least three years of power plant experience.
• Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical fundamentals, including electrical measurements, control circuits, and equipment operating principles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, electrical single-line diagrams, and schematic drawings.
• Understanding of NEC codes and NFPA 70E practices, as well as applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English; Spanish and Portuguese are advantageous.

Nice to have

• Experience with utility-scale solar projects.
• Experience with SCADA and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience building, training, or leading field personnel.

Culture & Benefits

• Company vehicle and gas card provided for commuting.
• Collaborative work across geographically diverse teams.
• Training and professional development opportunities, with some training requiring limited travel.
• Work may take place outdoors, in offices, and around energized equipment, hazardous materials, varying temperatures, heights, and physically demanding conditions.
• Personal protective equipment and adherence to environmental and safety requirements are required.