Enbridge Inc

Lead Solar Technician

Enbridge Inc • $85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree in an electrical field and 5+ years of relevant experience with solar or electrical assets.
  • At least 3 years as a Solar Electrician in good standing.
  • Extensive experience in maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing AC/DC photovoltaic equipment and electrical control systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Strong field leadership skills with attention to detail and sound judgment under pressure.
  • Effective communicator with a passion for coaching and teamwork.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to complete required training and background screening.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and field leadership for safe and reliable solar facility operations.
  • Lead maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of solar and Balance of Plant equipment.
  • Coordinate work by technicians and contractors to ensure compliance with safety and procedural standards.
  • Utilize diagnostic tools and manuals to assess equipment performance and resolve issues.
  • Conduct job planning, hazard identification, and control of hazardous energy activities.
  • Support technician development through coaching and sharing knowledge.
  • Identify operational risks and contribute to investigations and root-cause reviews.

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits program for health, dental, insurance, and disability coverage.
  • Paid parenthood leave of up to 20 weeks for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for others.
  • Valuable retirement savings plans with company stock options.
  • Paid time off, personal days, and paid holidays.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program for additional support.
  • Wellness Program focused on physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
Full Job Description
Posting End Date:
October 13, 2026

Employee Type:
Regular-Full time

Union/Non:
This is a non-union position

What You Will Do:
  • Provide day-to-day technical and field leadership to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the solar facility.
  • Lead scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, testing, electrical switching, and advanced troubleshooting of solar and Balance of Plant equipment.
  • Coordinate and guide technicians and contractors, ensuring work is properly planned and completed in accordance with safety requirements, permits, procedures, and established authorization limits.
  • Use SCADA, diagnostic tools, schematics, and electrical, mechanical, and other relevant drawings along with OEM manuals to assess equipment performance and resolve complex issues.
  • Lead job planning, hazard identification, pre-job briefings, field-level risk assessments, and control of hazardous energy activities.
  • Support technician development through coaching, knowledge sharing, and on-the-job training, while promoting teamwork and accountability.
  • Identify operational risks and improvement opportunities, contribute to investigations and root-cause reviews, and maintain accurate work records in Maximo.


Who You Are:
  • You have a college degree in an electrical field and at least five years of relevant experience working with solar or electrical assets or minimum three years as a Solar Electrician in good standing.
  • You bring advanced experience maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing AC and DC photovoltaic equipment, electrical control systems, and supporting Balance of Plant assets.
  • You are skilled in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, asset integrity inspections, electrical switching, SCADA systems, and complex equipment diagnostics.
  • You can confidently read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, technical documentation, and applicable electrical code requirements.
  • You demonstrate strong field leadership, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and act thoughtfully during time-sensitive or emergency situations.
  • You communicate effectively, collaborate respectfully with colleagues and contractors, and enjoy coaching others to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes.
  • You hold a valid driver's licence and are willing to complete required safety and technical training. First Aid, CPR, AED, and OSHA 30 certifications are considered assets, where applicable.
  • Ability to successfully complete various background screening that include but is not limited to a 5-year driving record, criminal check, a company sponsored medical and drug testing.


Working Conditions:
  • This is a site-based position located in Stockdale, TX.
  • Occasional travel may be required to support maintenance activities at other Enbridge-operated facilities.
  • The role involves regular outdoor fieldwork in varying weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
  • Physical requirements include regularly walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and stooping, as well as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Work may involve repetitive use of hand tools and equipment and requires adequate vision, depth perception, and colour recognition to safely complete assigned tasks.
  • Flexible hours may be required to meet operational needs, including participation in a scheduled 24/7 on-call rotation for emergency response and unplanned maintenance.
  • The position operates in an active solar facility where strict adherence to electrical safety, hazardous energy control, working-at-heights, and other safe work practices is essential.


Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light-moderate lifting (objects up to 50 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read the fine print), hearing requirement. Mobility to walk in outdoor conditions that occasionally involve uneven and slippery terrain and to enter and exit excavations. Agility can ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and other devices using feet, legs, and/or hands and arms.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Base Salary:
  • Base salary ranges from $85,500 - $100,500 USD for US locations based upon candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity.
  • Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.


Benefits:
  • A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.
  • A paid parenthood leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
  • Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
  • Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
  • An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.


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