Renewable Energy (Solar) Technician - 3 [On-Site]

About the role

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand. From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation. Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Responsibilities

• Technician 2 (Experienced): Performs preventative maintenance independently and conducts routine troubleshooting, repairs, and minor upgrades. Responsible for independent preventative maintenance. Participates in the 24‑hour "On Call" rotation.
• Technician 3 (Senior): Performs unsupervised routine and corrective maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and leads teams on routine tasks. Unsupervised execution of all corrective/preventative maintenance. May train and oversee Techs 1 & 2.
• Technician 4 (Expert/Lead): Performs unsupervised advanced corrective and preventative maintenance and leads major repairs. Acts as a subject matter expert (SME). Trains and signs off on the competency of Techs 1‑3. Assists with overseeing site crews/contractors in manager absence.
• Shared Responsibilities (All Levels): Adhere to all safety protocols, including LOTO procedures, and lead site safety assessments. Maintain company property and equipment safely and responsibly. Accurately complete all administrative work, including daily maintenance logs, work orders, time tracking, and warranty/inventory documentation. Attend all required safety and technical training. Maintain the highest level of system integrity and support site budget control by seeking efficiencies. Technician levels 2‑5 participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation for system monitoring and fault identification. Fiscal Responsibilities: All levels must be fiscally responsible on the company's behalf.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Technician 2: 1 to 2 years in renewable energy or similar discipline.
  • Technician 3: 2+ years renewable energy experience.
  • Technician 4: 2‑4 years of renewable energy experience.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (all levels).
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • Technician 2: Basic knowledge of schematics, multi‑meter use, and electrical/mechanical components.
  • Technician 3: Deep competency in generation theory.
  • Technician 4: Advanced knowledge of electrical safety, arc flash standards, and NEC; proficiency with advanced diagnostic tools; advanced working knowledge of wind/solar industry best practices and ability to coach, instruct, and train less experienced technicians.
• Certifications: Must meet Qualified Electrical Worker standards (all levels); Technician 3 and 4 also require competency in system software and industry standards.
• Other: Must possess a valid driver's license (all levels).
• Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (all levels):
  • Field Work: Primarily 100% in renewable asset field for Techs 2‑3; Tech 4 may spend ~20% of time in office.
  • Work at Height: Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and structures to heights over 300 ft (91 m) and work at those heights and in confined spaces.
  • Conditions: Comfortable working in extreme weather (heat, cold, wind, rain) and in an electrical‑mechanical environment with high voltage/stored energy.