Solar Technician Lead

About the role

This position reports to the Plant Manager and has primary responsibility for the Seville assets located in Ocotillo Wells, CA. The role focuses on maintaining site availability, meeting contractual obligations and budget, and ensuring safe, reliable operation of the PV solar plant.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce safe work practices related to PV solar plants and BOP repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain sites availability at the highest state of operability, meeting contractual obligations and budget.
• Manage the plant maintenance program based on PV industry best practices, emphasizing safety, planning/scheduling, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Monitor and report on manufacturer and third‑party maintenance and repair efforts.
• Supervise, conduct, or assist in troubleshooting and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Monitor and manage the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, equipment, tools, and reorder as necessary.
• Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for quality assurance.
• Maintain logs and records to record operating conditions and report irregularities.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
• Communicate regularly with management and site personnel, individually and as a group, to ensure two‑way communication on operational and maintenance issues.
• Participate in contract negotiations with subcontractors and vendors for parts and services.
• Responsible for manuals, updates, and work instructions for site personnel and PV systems; develop standard work procedures.
• Work overtime and non‑standard working hours (nights) as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of experience in the operation of commercial solar plants or 5 years of equivalent experience in instrumentation & controls, MV/HV electrical work.
• Qualified to perform all routine and emergency operations at an electric generation facility and HV switchyard.
• Experience working with plant systems and computerized maintenance management systems (SAP).
• Knowledge of complex analog and digital instrumentation and control systems; proper methods for troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting instruments and control systems; safe equipment clearing; safe tool use; plant safety rules; reporting and maintenance procedures; electrical and mechanical prints; PV solar plant terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain PV solar sites at high availability.
• Proficiency in MS Office software (spreadsheet and document applications).
• Understanding of general workplace safety and ability to follow safety standards and help improve them.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school diploma preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Journeyman electrician preferred.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000–$105,000 USD (based on geographic location, skills, experience, education, training, certifications, and other lawful factors). The role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus subject to personal and company performance goals.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision care
• HSAs with company contributions
• Health FSAs
• Dependent daycare FSAs
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Variety of life & accident insurances
• Fertility programs
• Adoption assistance
• Generous parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits for employees in same‑sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships