O&M Field Technician (Snyder, OK)

Recurrent Energy is one of the world’s largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. A wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., we function as Canadian Solar’s global development and power services business.

About the role

Recurrent Energy is seeking an O&M Field Technician for our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Division. The technician will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment at operational solar farms or rooftop projects. The successful candidate will have strong electrical/mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and organizational abilities to drive project uptime and production targets, working independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot daily project system issues to meet uptime goals.
• Monitor hourly production output targets; execute corrective plans or escalate issues to avoid shortfalls.
• Follow maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance (PMs, start-up tests, etc.) on equipment; determine maintenance needs and escalate problems to the O&M Manager.
• Identify potential problems and suggest changes or corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance team members, sub-contractors, and other groups to improve system performance, product quality, and maintenance cost efficiency.
• Communicate cross-functionally to resolve plant issues.
• Ensure CMMS work orders are fully completed; prepare procurement documents for materials and vendor services.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with inverters, switchgear, transformers, breakers, communications equipment, and other project systems.
• Provide operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting training to operators and others as needed.
• Assist in developing standard operating documents for maintenance, operations, and training.
• Support project commissioning and testing with expert knowledge.
• Attend and participate in assigned safety, environmental, and other training.
• Oversee and supervise sub-contractors.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–5+ years of hands-on field work experience; renewable energy (solar, wind, or similar) experience is an asset.
• NABCEP Certification is a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing various types of electrical machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Strong work ethic, positive team attitude, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work outside normal daytime hours (including nights and weekends) for emergency service or project equipment issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Recurrent Energy offers a competitive salary.