Renewable Energy Solar Technician - Levels On-Site

About Us

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market‑leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low‑carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low‑cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

The full pay range for this role is $22.69 to $47.74 per hour, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $27.00 - $33.00 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

We are seeking dedicated and talented individuals for roles ranging from entry‑level Technician 1 to expert Technician 5 to perform maintenance, repair, and operational activities on utility‑scale renewable energy assets, including wind turbines, photovoltaic (PV) power systems, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Candidates will be placed at the level commensurate with their experience, qualifications, and successful completion of internal competency standards.

Each Renewable Energy Technician will attend a mandatory 3–4 week training and certification course at the start of their employment. The exact duration will be determined based on experience and qualifications. The training is in Albert Lea, MN, and travel, accommodation, and expenses will be provided.

This position is located at our Cuyama Solar Site, located in Cuyama, CA.

• Technician 1 (Entry‑Level) – Assists experienced technicians with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. Focuses on learning and applying safety protocols. Works under specific direction and direct supervision.
• Technician 2 (Experienced) – Performs preventive maintenance independently and conducts routine troubleshooting, repairs, and minor upgrades. Responsible for independent preventive maintenance. Participates in the 24 hour "On Call" rotation.
• Technician 3 (Senior) – Performs unsupervised routine and corrective maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and leads teams on routine tasks. Unsupervised execution of all corrective/preventive maintenance. May train and oversee Techs 1 & 2.

• All technicians share a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and asset integrity.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures, and lead site safety assessments.
• Maintain company property and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Accurately complete all administrative work, including daily maintenance logs, work orders, time tracking, and warranty/inventory documentation.
• Attend all required safety and technical training.
• Maintain the highest level of system integrity and support site budget control by seeking efficiencies.
• Technician levels 2–5 participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation for system monitoring and fault identification.

All levels of the organization…