Solar O&M Technician III; senior lvl

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Solar O&M Manager

Direct Reports:
Asset Management & Operations

FLSA Status:
Full‑Time

Project

Location:

Central Valley Region, California

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility‑scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation.

Corporate offices are in Denver, New York and Charlotte. See  for more information.

Job Title:

Solar O&M Tech III

Reports To:

Solar O&M Manager

Direct Reports:
None

Functional Unit:
Asset Management & Operations

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Project

Location:

Central Valley Region, California

This position reports to the Solar O&M Supervisor. The Solar O&M Tech III will be directly responsible for all aspects of the maintenance and operation of utility‑scale PV power plant. Duties include monitoring PV plant operation through SCADA, commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying inverters, transformers, switch gear, trackers, and metering systems. Additionally, this position supervises associates/contractors to ensure safe, high‑quality, timely performance of maintenance activities in the field.

The Tech III will act as the primary responder to automated service calls generated by remote alarm notification systems and will be able to fully run the site with limited to no supervision. The Tech III should be prepared to take over supervision of the facility in the absence of the Solar O&M Supervisor.

• Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices.
• Ensure a safe work environment through strict adherence to company protocols.
• Attend, train, and participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental, and other areas as assigned.
• Responsible for personal safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Comply with Job Hazard Analysis, Pre‑Job Brief, and Lock‑Out‑Tag‑Out procedures.
• Understand electrical safety and arc‑flash standards.
• Create, follow, and lead operating, switching, maintenance, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Knowledge of local and national electrical codes.
• Advanced understanding of electrical schematics and electrical principles.
• Perform, train, and lead a team in testing, switching, and troubleshooting of low, medium, and high voltage equipment, including transformers, breakers, relays, contractors, motors, trackers, DC array and inverters, to name a few.
• Interface with Engineers to discuss relay files after an incident and develop action plans to isolate and restore equipment.
• Coordinate on‑site project planning, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
• Write and enforce work and equipment testing instructions and procedures.
• Assist O&M Supervisor in developing weekly work schedules and ensuring teams’ CMMS work orders are complete. Prepare documents necessary for procurement and utilization of materials and vendor services.
• Perform testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other equipment as needed.
• Provide leadership to a team of Field Service Technicians focusing on reliability‑based philosophies, including executing prioritized work schedules, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance.
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers in support of material and third‑party services.
• Track quality, quantity, and stock levels of all materials on the sites.
• Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office). Required.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Self‑directed and accountable, able to think critically about processes and issues.
• Maintain the plant’s vegetation requirements using mechanical…