Solar Electrician / Technician
Origis Energy Services · Penwell, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$25–$45/hrFull-time
Position Overview
The Solar PV & BESS O&M Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of utility-scale solar PV and energy storage systems. This role requires understanding of solar operations and electrical systems, with the ability to perform tasks independently while following established safety procedures. Technicians contribute to the overall efficiency of site operations through preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, and system monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs on AC and DC systems, including inverters, PV modules, transformers, switchgear, and high-voltage components
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities using CMMS software
- Work with remote operators to identify and resolve site issues efficiently
- Follow strict safety protocols, including Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), ensuring compliance with site procedures
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and support maintenance as required
- Provide guidance to other technicians as appropriate to experience level
- Execute installation tasks with proficiency in torquing, calibration, and the use of specialized tools
- Lead advanced troubleshooting across multiple OEM platforms, including controls interface and system diagnostics
- Develop and implement Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and electrical work plans
- Read, interpret, and develop complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols
- Serve as the primary customer interface, communicating site conditions, needs, and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders
- Verify tooling and parts against work plans, relay necessary adjustments, and generate reports on findings and recommendations
- Train and mentor junior technicians, fostering deep safety standards and adherence to industry-approved practices
- Develop and execute work plans and maintenance schedules
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent; electrical certifications or industry training preferred
- Experience in large-scale solar O&M (experience requirements vary by position level)
- Competency in industrial or utility power operations, troubleshooting, and general maintenance procedures
- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, operating SCADA systems, and using CMMS for maintenance tracking
- Strong computer skills, particularly in SCADA and CMMS applications
- Advanced positions may require:
- 4+ years of direct or related experience in the solar industry
- Advanced knowledge of LOTO procedures and electrical work planning
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining multiple OEM systems
- Ability to create complex schematics and work instructions
- Strong experience with industrial control interfaces
- Advanced organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing requests
Fitness for Duty Requirements
- Technicians should be physically and mentally prepared to:
- Stand, walk (including covering 2+ miles in a day), climb, bend, and kneel for extended periods in varying weather conditions
- Lift and carry tools or equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
- Maintain clear visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) for reading schematics and working with tools and meters
- Handle precise tasks that require fine motor skills and strong hand-eye coordination
- May be required to work outside of normal business hours as necessary. Maintain on-call rotation schedule.
- Follow company policies on drug-free and alcohol-free workplace compliance, ensuring safety and readiness on the job