Solar Electrician / Technician

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
• May also be required to lead advanced troubleshooting across multiple OEM platforms, develop and implement LOTO procedures and electrical work plans, read, interpret, and develop complex work procedures, schematics, and safety protocols, serve as the primary customer interface, communicate 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, foster deep safety standards and adherence to industry-approved practices, and 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, and 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

Job Level: Solar Technician 2 - Solar Technician 4

Hourly Rate: $25 - $45/hour

Location: Columbus, MS

Travel: Regional travel may occasionally be required to support various site demands

We currently have sites in Texas, Tennessee, New Mexico, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Illinois and Missouri. Indiana coming soon!

Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Request for Support or Accommodations: As part of our effort to provide equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities, we are happy to offer support and special accommodations in order for you to successfully reach us with your interest. Please reach out to us at candidateaccommodations@origisenergy.com if you would like to request help with your application.

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