Solar Technician

Solar Technician

As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for assisting in operating and maintaining the energy site.

The Chalk Bluff Solar Energy Center site is a 450 MW‑AC power generation facility located at 6198 HWY 357 S, HETH, AR 72346. The site consists of GE Flex inverter 1566 inverters, NEXTracker NX Horizon 4 trackers, Jinko Eagle JKM
585N-72HL4-BDV, JKM
590N-72HL4-BDV, JKM
595N-72HL4-BDV Shoals BLA and LBD modules, and a connected substation.

You will assist in operating and maintaining the solar site and its associated equipment.

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on all site solar, substation, and associated equipment.
• Perform vegetation management, including operating large equipment to maintain the site per the vegetation management plan.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems including inverter faults, tracker faults, network communications, ground faults, collection issues, substation issues, and general site performance issues.
• Understand electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic functions of all components of the solar site and associated equipment.
• Conduct site maintenance daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Work a schedule of 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Monday‑Friday (40 hours) and will be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime and potential night work. The schedule may vary during peak maintenance periods.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities, and equipment and a clean, safe work environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of technical experience (electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willingness to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to climb and work safely from a portable step ladder.
• Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium‑voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring.
• Experience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (manufacturing, automotive, food processing, automation, facilities) as a maintainer, electrician, electronic technician, field engineer, or service technician.
• Experience with operation of various SCADA systems.
• Skill in using testing equipment and tools such as thermographic electrical inspection, I‑V curve tracing, meggers, and ground fault detection.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices.
• Ability to read and understand electrical single‑line and three‑line diagrams/schematics.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite.

This is a safety‑sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.

$29.49 – $49.97 USD per hour

Bonus: 0% – 15%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience, education, and skills when determining offers.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); profit sharing; paid time off; and more.

Invenergy LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.