Solar Technician, Level 1

Location: Hartford City

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

Job Summary:

The Solar Technician Level 1 (S1) is responsible for performing routine preventive maintenance on utility-scale solar PV systems, including inverter stations, combiner boxes, and weather stations, to include diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues using SCADA and on-site testing tools.

Responsibilities:

Test, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV electrical and mechanical equipment

Ensure that all tasks are performed safely and in accordance with site operating procedures

Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSAs, Permit to Work, and job-specific documentation to ensure safe maintenance and repair execution

Conduct inspections and thermal imaging to detect potential electrical and mechanical failures

Replace and repair system components such as fuses, wiring, circuit breakers, and modules

Document all maintenance and repair activities using CMMS and reporting tools

Proactively identify and recommend improvements to job-specific processes and procedures

Perform balance of plant (BOP) and switchyard work as required

Perform electrical testing as necessary, including insulation and thermal testing

Use Microsoft Office and computer software tools in support of communication, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Identify gaps in safety standards and recognize safety risks in the environment

Respond promptly to emergencies and perform immediate troubleshooting and corrective actions

Ensure compliance with site protocols for access, HSE, security, deliveries, and inspections

Be available to support operations outside traditional hours, including emergent abnormal conditions and O&M issues

Operate mobile equipment such as mowers, forklifts, tractors, excavators, and motor vehicles

Assist in vegetation management and site upkeep where applicable

Maintain accurate inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Unrestricted driver license in good standing

Must be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance

Must be competent in power plant safety protocols

Must be competent in electrical safety

Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools

Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to and from job sites as assigned, including supporting other sites

Routine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

Frequent oral and written communications

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe

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.

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.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE.

LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.
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