Maintenance Technician
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
What We Do:
At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world.
Our team is a blend of solar‑industry veterans and newbies, thought‑leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world. If all of this piques your interest, we’d love to hear from you!
We areseekinga highly motivated and experienced
Maintenance Technician to join our team atTerabase
Energy.
You will beimportantto the success of our innovative solar construction approachbykeeping our equipment in the highestoperationalstate.
The ideal candidate willbe responsible for inspecting,maintaining,andrepairingourpre-assembly factorycomprisedofcustomizedmechanicalsystems, motors, actuators,sensors,basic electrical and vehicular systems.
The candidate will work closelywithour field operations team and ourdesign engineering teamto ensure that all systems are running efficiently and effectively, serving as the first level of support for Terabase’son‑sitemechanicalandelectricalsystems. The Maintenance Technicianwillperform preventative maintenance,troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arisein close collaboration with the Field Systems Engineer.
- Inspect, maintain and repair several pre-assembly factory systems, including:
- Various custom mechanical systems
- Various integrated motors, actuators and sensors
- Basic electrical systems, including power and control cabinets
- Custom off-road vehicle platform
- Robotic support systems, including compressors
- Work with operations and engineering teams to ensure that all systems are running efficiently and effectively.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all mechanical/electrical equipment
- Correct Tier 1 issues and elevate issues to Tier 2 support engineers with discretion.
- Work closely with the on-site field systems engineer, forming the project technical team
- Provide support to troubleshoot and maintain other site equipment as needed
- Collaborate with other engineers to identify root causes and technical corrective action
- Maintain proper maintenance procedures documentation
- Must be able to work outside for 10 hours a day (flexible schedule as may be required) and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- 80% travel required to project sites across the United States. Travel expenses and lodging will be covered by company
- 5+ years of experience in maintaining industrial or manufacturing equipment in a multidisciplinary role
- In-depth knowledge ofa variety of mechanical and electrical systems
- Experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, mechanical and electrical
- Practical understanding and application of failure mode analysis
- Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques
- Knowledge of industrial safety practices on maintenance and operations of mechanical and electrical systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- The positionispredominantly site-basedwith projectslocatedaround the continental US.
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree in a technical or engineering discipline is preferred.
- OSHA 10 or 30…
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