Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations (Arkansas site)

Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America. We prioritize community partnerships and are the only U.S. renewable energy company that owns and operates all its solar ranches with a 100% track record for successful delivery. Our Regenerative Energy® model incorporates regenerative ranching and land management practices to restore soil health, biodiversity, and water quality. Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we help businesses reclaim their carbon footprint by investing in new solar projects that bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

About the role

This position is responsible for the performance of corrective and preventative maintenance tasks within a defined set of solar PV facilities in the Little Rock, Arkansas region. Tasks include inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical and mechanical components such as contactors, breakers, motors, bearings, PV modules, PLCs, transformers, and more. The role may also act as a safety second and assist senior technicians as needed. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong mechanical inclination and verifiable experience in the electrical trade, electrical or multicraft maintenance, or solar operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
• Perform corrective maintenance tasks, both scheduled and unscheduled, at each facility, including the full PV system, UPS, SCADA, substation, and MV/HV/OHE systems.
• Respond to emergency dispatches for critical systems as directed.
• Log all work performed via the Silicon Ranch CMMS platform.
• Perform electrical testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other testing equipment as needed.
• Assist management with field investigations to support predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and serial defect reports.
• Provide site access to third-party contractors as directed.
• Assist with other site tasks, including land management, module washing, and vegetation management as directed.
• Attend internal and external training sessions as directed.
• Communicate effectively, collaboratively, and responsibly with team members and management.
• Work independently as a self-starter and within a team to achieve common goals.
• Stand for long periods and work outside in most weather conditions.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Intermediate skills with computers and electronic equipment.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, and OSHA standards.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• OSHA 30 (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment).
• CPR/BLS (must be obtained within 4 weeks of employment).
• State electrical license or NABCEP certification desired.
• Ability to perform localized travel of up to 2 hours each way (first and last hour of daily driving/travel is unpaid and considered normal commute time).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in the electrical trade, electrical maintenance, multicraft maintenance, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
• Solar installation, commissioning, or operations and maintenance experience highly desired.
• Experience with MV/HV systems, IT systems, inverters, T&D systems, substations, or other specialized electrical systems desired.