Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician II

One Tech Engineering is looking for a Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

The Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician will perform advanced inspections, preventive maintenance and core system troubleshooting across operating solar-energy assets.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or green card holders and should have a minimum of two years of solar-industry or related electrical-field experience.

Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Lead by example in promoting a safe working culture in the field.
• Safely perform approved hazardous electrical energy-control procedures and select the exact PPE required for each task.
• Participate in and actively critique Pre-Job Briefs and Job Safety Analyses.
• Utilize personal LOTO as a worker or act as the work leader when approved.
• Perform comprehensive electrical and mechanical inspections of solar-energy systems.
• Conduct advanced preventive-maintenance tasks, including infrared thermography, insulation resistance testing and I/V curve tracing.
• Help develop and implement preventive-maintenance schedules for assigned sites.
• Independently diagnose and troubleshoot system and operational issues.
• Safely operate and troubleshoot in 600Vac and 1500Vdc environments without direct supervision.
• Use specialized diagnostic tools and technical root-cause analysis to support equipment repairs and replacements.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of inspections, maintenance and repairs.
• Prepare clear technical reports and actionable equipment recommendations for the Team Lead.
• Stay current on industry best practices, safety updates and emerging technologies.
• Share technical knowledge and supportive guidance with junior technicians on site.
• Contribute to improving the quality, clarity and safety content of company training materials.
• Assist team members and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the solar industry or a related electrical field.
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical systems, solar-energy principles and grid-tied systems.
• Familiarity with specialized diagnostic tools such as I/V Curve Tracers, Meggers and isolation testers.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of Data Acquisition Systems is preferred.
• FAA Part 107 certification and familiarity operating drones for aerial thermographic purposes.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification is preferred.
• NFPA 70E certification is preferred.
• Strong analytical, time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and lead by example when collaborating with junior technicians.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

What this role is looking for

Solar O&M scope

Testing and diagnostic tools

Certifications