Pixley Solar Technician

Description

The Renewable Site Technician will support the operations team by leading a renewable generation facility to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations while achieving maximum performance, reliability, and profitability. This role oversees the operation and maintenance of solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage systems, and AC/DC inverters across multiple solar power plants, and coordinates OEM and contractor activities, equipment inspections, monitoring, and repairs.

• Perform corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on renewable generation equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct balance‑of‑plant inspections, maintenance, and repairs of both equipment and site roads.
• Manage site vegetation mitigation using tractors, riding mowers, and other maintenance equipment.
• Use schematics and control diagrams to troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Initiate clearance permits/LOTO, isolate equipment, and remove stored energy according to procedures.
• Track and count warehouse inventory and parts.
• Extract data, analyze trends, and report status using computer applications to ensure plant reliability.
• Produce, revise, and maintain technical records, reports, procedures, and plant drawings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree in a technical field or journeyman qualification preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in the renewable industry as a technician or in power plant generation, operations, or construction.
• Electrical experience with voltages ranging from 24 V to 34.5 kV; knowledge of higher voltages is recommended.
• Understanding of electrical/mechanical fundamentals, measurements, control circuits, and solid‑state theory.
• Medium physical demand work, involving occasional exertion of up to 50 lb and frequent exertion of 10‑25 lb.

Benefits

The position offers a base salary ranging from $32 to $50 per hour (grade SP20‑005, $25.23‑$43.50 range) and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Physical demand is classified as medium, requiring occasional exertion of 20‑50 lb and frequent exertion of 10‑25 lb. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

• Relocation assistance offered for eligible candidates.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance