Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations; Memphis, TN site

Solar Maintenance Technician II – Field Operations

This position is responsible for the performance of corrective and preventative maintenance tasks within a defined set of facilities. These tasks include the inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and remedy of issues impacting the production of the solar PV facility. This includes repair and/or replacement of electrical and mechanical components and subcomponents such as contractors, breakers, motors, bearings, PV modules, PLCs, transformers, etc.

This position may also act as a safety second and assist more senior technicians as needed.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong mechanical inclination and verifiable experience performing in the electrical trade, electrical or multicraft maintenance, or solar operations and maintenance. Experience performing maintenance tasks on DC, AC, and MV systems, communications equipment, and mechanical systems will translate well to this position. No direct solar PV experience is required.

Main responsibilities include performing scheduled preventive maintenance tasks at each facility, performing corrective maintenance tasks, responding to directives for emergency dispatches for critical systems, logging all work performed via the Silicon Ranch CMMS platform, performing electrical testing using various equipment, assisting management with field investigations, providing site access to third party contractors, assisting with other site tasks, attending internal and external training sessions, and effectively communicating with team members and management.

Qualifications include intermediate skills with computers and electronic equipment, working knowledge of NEC, NFPA
70E, and OSHA standards, a valid driver's license, OSHA 30 and CPR/BLS certifications, state electrical license or NABCEP certification, and ability to perform localized travel. Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED. Experience requirements include 3+ years in the electrical trade, electrical maintenance, multicraft maintenance, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program, with solar installation, commissioning, or operations and maintenance experience highly desired.

Our interview process typically includes an introductory interview with our recruiter, a hiring manager interview to dive into technical skills and behavioral questions, a panel interview to assess cross-functional skills and dive deeper into technical skills, and an executive interview to answer high-level questions about SRC and the team.