Solar Farm Technician II

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

• Leads and performs solar operations and maintenance activities safely by applying site procedures, job hazard analyses, and lockout/tagout practices to protect personnel and equipment; requires independent risk assessment and sound judgment
• Demonstrates and enforces proactive safety leadership by identifying, mitigating, and reporting hazards and near misses while coaching team members on safe work practices; requires observation, communication, and leadership skills
• Ensures compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements by interpreting regulations, verifying field adherence, and correcting non-compliant conditions to minimize operational and regulatory risk
• Independently maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, combiner boxes, LBDs, trackers, and electrical infrastructure, to ensure system reliability and availability; requires advanced electrical and mechanical expertise
• Diagnoses and resolves complex technical issues by analyzing SCADA data, alarms, electrical measurements, and performance trends to identify root causes and implements corrective actions; requires analytical thinking and data interpretation
• Serves as a technical escalation point by coordinating with Site Leads, Site Mangers, and Engineers to resolve high-risk or system-level issues while minimizing downtime; requires technical judgment and effective communication
• Plans and executes preventive and corrective maintenance activities by prioritizing work orders, estimating labor and materials, and sequencing tasks to optimize efficiency and system performance; requires planning and problem-solving skills
• Leads inspections, testing, and commissioning activities by verifying system performance, workmanship, and compliance with design specifications and industry standards; requires precision and technical accuracy
• Maintains accurate technical documentation and records by completing and reviewing SAP Work Orders and inspection findings to support compliance, audits, and asset site management; requires attention to detail
• Mentors and guides Associate and Trainee technicians by providing hands-on instruction, technical oversight, and safety coaching to improve team capability and work quality; requires leadership and training skills
• Serves in an on-call capacity as assigned, maintaining continuous availability via mobile phone, responding to management or dispatch communications within 30 minutes, reporting to the work site within 2 hours when required, and remaining fit for duty at all times during on-call periods

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree or certification in renewable energy technology or electrical systems preferred
• Minimum 3or more years of relevant technical experience in the renewable energy industry preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying weather conditions
• Strong working knowledge of solar PV systems, including inverters, trackers, combiner boxes, LBDs and SCADA systems
• Independently perform preventive and corrective maintenance with minimal supervision
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderate technical issues, including inverter and performance faults
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics
• Apply safety protocols, conduct hazard assessments, and perform LOTO procedures in compliance with OSHA standards
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel to assigned job sites as needed

• The position requires the ability to:
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Walk long distances on uneven terrain
  • Stand for extended periods
  • Climb ladders and equipment structures
  • Occasionally work at heights or in confined spaces
• Flexible hours, including weekends or on-call support, may be required

Work is performed primarily outdoors at a solar farm and includes exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, and direct sunlight. The role involves working around electrical and mechanical equipment and requires strict adherence to safety procedures and PPE.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of…