Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician, Level 3

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.

• Guide and mentor aspiring technicians.

• Develop PLOTO and LOTO Switch plans for necessary approvals.

• Conduct extensive inspections of solar power facilities.

• Design and implement preventative maintenance initiatives.

• Manage and educate junior technicians on inspection and maintenance practices.

• Identify and resolve complex system challenges.

• Employ advanced diagnostic tools and software to assess and rectify system performance issues.

• Generate and maintain records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in the solar sector or a related electrical field.

• Valid New Mexico CID Journeyman Electrician certificate, EE-98J classification.

• Associate's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline is preferred.

• OSHA 30-hour and NFPA 70e certifications.

• FAA Part 107 Certification or demonstrated proficiency in operating drones for aerial thermographic purposes.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, solar energy technologies, and grid-tied systems.

• Proficient in using diagnostic instruments such as I/V Curve Tracers, Meggers, and Isolation testers.

• Capability to read and interpret intricate electrical schematics and engineering drawings.

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to an 8% performance bonus paid annually.

• Company truck, company credit card, vehicle maintenance card, and tools and equipment supplied.

• Provided PPE and Fire Resistant clothing kit, including bibs, jackets, pants, and shirts.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with the company covering 80% of health insurance premiums.

• 401(k) plan with up to a 7.5% company match.

• Paid time off accrued each pay period: 120 hours per year (years 0–2), 160 hours (years 3–9), and 200 hours (10+ years), plus 11 paid holidays.

• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance equivalent to one times your annual salary.

• Company-covered certifications and training, including OSHA, NFPA 70e/70b, FAA Part 107, and the O&M Tech course series.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually for approved educational programs.