Solar Farm Technician Associate

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Solar Farm Technician Associate supports the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of solar PV systems to ensure reliable energy production and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role performs routine maintenance and assists with troubleshooting under limited supervision while continuing to develop technical skills and industry knowledge.

• Performs solar operations and maintenance activities safely by following site procedures, job hazard analyses, and lockout/tagout requirements to protect personnel and equipment; requires continuous risk awareness and attention to detail
• Demonstrates proactive safety behavior by identifying, reporting, and correcting potential hazards and near misses to support a strong safety culture; requires observation, judgment, and clear communication
• Complies with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements by properly using personal protective equipment and adhering to regulatory and environmental controls during all tasks to ensure compliance and minimize risk
• Assists with installation, maintenance, and repair of solar PV systems, including modules, racking, wiring, inverters, combiner boxes, and trackers, by completing assigned mechanical and electrical tasks under supervision; requires technical aptitude and problem solving
• Conducts routine inspections of solar equipment and infrastructure using checklists, visual inspections, and basic diagnostic tools to identify faults, wear, or abnormal conditions before failures occur; requires analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Performs basic troubleshooting of solar PV system issues by interpreting alarms, fault codes, and monitoring data to help isolate problems and restore normal operation; requires logical reasoning and data interpretation
• Supports senior technicians by helping maintain tools, test equipment, and spares in a ready state for planned work
• Monitors system performance using SCADA and monitoring platforms to track operating parameters and collect accurate data for performance analysis and reporting; requires basic computer and system knowledge
• Accurately documents maintenance activities and repairs in SAP and provide basic technical input to support maintenance planning and scheduling
• Participates in ongoing technical and safety training to develop knowledge of solar PV systems, electrical theory, and maintenance best practices, enabling increased responsibility and independent task execution over time
• 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
• Certificate or Associate’s degree in renewable energy technology, electrical technology, or related field preferred
• Minimum 1 or more years of experience in renewable energy installation or maintenance preferred
• Working knowledge of solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, combiner boxes, LBDs trackers, and basic electrical infrastructure
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment while adhering to Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and PPE requirements
• Ability to perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks with periodic supervision, escalating complex issues as needed
• Basic troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret alarms, fault codes, and system monitoring data to assist in resolving equipment issues
• Ability to…