Solar Technician

Dateland, Arizona, United States

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Solar Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, servicing, and repairing solar PV systems and associated equipment. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable solar PV operation.

Pay Ranges by Job Level:

Solar Technician I ($54,000 - $77,000)

Solar Technician II ($62,000 - $88,000)

Solar Technician III ($88,000 - $107,000)

What You'll Be Doing

Level I

Assists higher level Technicians in performing maintenance.

Performs other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.

Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.

Participate in required training, including On-the-Job Training, Self-Study, Computer Based Training and Classroom Training.

Performs other duties as assigned within the level I scope

Level II (Additions)

Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform

Performs work independently and/or in work crews

Travel required as needed

Performs other duties as assigned within the level II scope

Level III (Additions)

Executes routine electrical troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting

Performs complex maintenance work such as distributed control systems and inverter troubleshooting as assigned by supervisor based on level of skill and ability

Complete work orders for the preventive maintenance management system

Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all PV Solar equipment

Prepares and implements switching and clearance orders, while working with Operations Center

Operates all electrical and mechanical PV Solar power plant systems

Participates in training as required, JHA, PJB, LOTO documentation

Writes Plant Orders, Plant Procedures, Operating Instructions and other documents as assigned by supervisor

Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements

Performs other duties as assigned within the level III scope

What You'll Bring

Level I

A high school diploma or GED is required or willing to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment.

Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.

Understanding of general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards, as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.

Will drive company vehicle; must have a valid state driver’s license and good driving record.

Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights, holidays, weekends), when needed.

Professionalism and excellent communication skills.

Ability to operate a computer with technical proficiency of standard business software.

Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Able to work both independently and as part of a multi-tasking team.

Level II (Additions)

1+ years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar OM/EPC experience

2+ years of field experience with significant IE, IC and/or CI Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable solar experience

Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application

Basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities

Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge

Level III (Additions)

4+ years of PV solar experience is required. IE, IC and/or CI Electrician experience will be considered in lieu of applicable experience.

Proven experience with a multitude of electrical/construction projects

Demonstrated knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (Journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements, control circuits, and solid state theory application

Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems

Proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems

Experience administering safe methods to clear equipment, use of tools and plant safety rules

Understanding reporting procedures and practices and maintenance procedures and practices

Knowledge of electrical and mechanical prints

Familiarity with PV Solar plant terminology and nomenclature

Qualified to perform routine and emergency operations at a solar generation facility and Switchyard

Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work

Able to travel (approximately 5%)

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What Would Be Nice

2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred

CDL License

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$54,000-$107,000USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and operate 10 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, Clearway’s 8 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 9 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, CA.; Scottsdale, AZ.; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; and Princeton, NJ. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds skill sets, coming together to build something big make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, act with integrity accountability to get the job done.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together

Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays Thursdays to collaborate learn, build community, get to know one another, enjoy company-provided meals events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military Veterans.

What We Provide

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website .

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws , ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws , ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.