Solar Technician Apprentice
Core
Perform O&M activities, corrective/preventive maintenance, and emergency response for utility-scale solar PV sites and substations.
Role type
Solar Technician Apprentice (hands-on IC)
Builds
Utility-scale Solar Energy Plants
Domain
Renewable Energy / Solar PV
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical systems fundamentals, Mechanical fundamentals, LOTO procedures, Electrical safety, Basic computer proficiency, SCADA familiarity, CMMS familiarity, English reading/writing
Preferred skills
Solar certification, Solar system installation experience, Technical degree, Experience with SMA/TMIEC/EATON inverters, Experience with NEXTracker/ATI trackers
Technologies
SMA, TMIEC, EATON, NEXTracker, ATI, SCADA, CMMS
Responsibilities
Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on inverters, trackers, combiner boxes, and PV modules; Assist with electrical troubleshooting and instrumentation calibration; Operate electrical and mechanical power plant systems; Assist with switching and clearance orders; Perform site vegetation management using equipment like tractors and mowers; Write and assist with plant procedures and operating instructions.
Seniority
Entry-level, Apprentice