Solar O&M Engineer III

About Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE)

LRE is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Founded in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility‑scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling 4 GW of generating capacity. LRE's robust pipeline and full‑lifecycle approach support domestic jobs and manufacturing.

Engineers working in Solar & Storage Ops Engineering will provide Solar O&M support for Leeward Solar self‑perform O&M plants. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, troubleshooting, field support, plant onboarding, root‑cause analysis, project management, and process improvement.

• Performance monitoring of 100+ MW solar plants with central inverters and trackers.
• Remote troubleshooting and directing preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance.
• Travel to sites for field support, assisting with repairing faults and directing other technicians.
• New plant onboarding: reviewing technical design, OEM specs, and preparing internal documentation.
• Participate in golden row walkdown, new site inspections, and issue reports.
• Implement LRE integrity management program for plant preventive maintenance.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and issue RCA reports.
• Remote and on‑site fault/alarm monitoring; update fault condition and trouble resolution database.
• Project‑manage and deliver cost‑saving and production‑improvement projects.
• Develop processes to manage solar plant productivity, including reliability, condition monitoring, and performance improvement.
• Investigate and perform data analysis from SCADA, Ignition and Bazefield.
• Develop/update procedures, work orders, SOPs and work instructions, and implement them in Maximo.
• Deliver inputs for annual operating budgets, operational cost models, and business cases for plant improvements.
• Manage projects and contractors related to solar engineering system improvements.
• Review maintenance findings from solar projects and recommend improvements or upgrades.
• Document and implement plant configuration changes.
• Interface with OEM technical teams.
• Train and mentor on‑site technicians.
• Provide on‑call support and deliver complex, time‑sensitive assignments in a fast‑paced environment.

• 4‑Year Bachelor’s engineering degree (required).
• 10+ years of relevant technical experience; hands‑on experience with solar central inverters.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical power systems design and operation.
• Experience with maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of central inverters (e.g., Sungrow 3600/4400, TMEIC Ninja, SMA SC2475/SC3950/CP800).
• Experience with drone IR scanning of solar plants for fault location; FAA drone pilot license desirable.
• Experience with facilities database/ERP and work order systems such as IBM Maximo.
• Experience with solar panel IV curve tracing using Fluke/Solmetric PVA
  1500 or equivalent.
• Experience with design, configuration and operation of solar tracking systems such as Nextracker.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of medium‑voltage transformers.
• Demonstrated experience with solar panels, MET stations, DC combiner units, and solar wire management systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and common specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated; able to manage technical projects and priorities in a complex, dynamic environment.
• Hybrid work model (remote and on‑site).

• Perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting and reaching.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 25% of the time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.