PositionLead Technician
LocationPortage Solar Field Office - near Plover, WI
About This RoleGeronimo Power is seeking a Lead Technician to provide onsite leadership for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the 250MW Grant Solar facility near Plover, Wisconsin. This role leads a high-performing team, leads day-to-day site operations and maintenance, and ensures work is performed in accordance with prudent utility practices, regulatory requirements, and company standards. The lead technician reports to the Plant Manager, Field Operations.
Responsibilities - Lead day-to-day site operations and provide direction to site personnel to maximize plant availability and reliability while maintaining a safe, economical, and proactive work environment.
- Ensure compliance with company and project environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, including job safety analyses, observations, audits, meetings, training, and incident or event assessments.
- Coordinate with Area Manager, EHS, Engineering, Asset Management, and other internal and external stakeholders to meet operational, customer, and contractual requirements.
- Lead and perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, outage coordination, troubleshooting, repairs, retrofits, and warranty activities.
- Plan daily work activities and ensure execution of the site maintenance schedule, including coordination of planned and unplanned outages.
- Operate and maintain plant electrical and mechanical equipment, including high-voltage equipment, combiner systems, inverters, transformers, PV systems, trackers, and other balance-of-plant equipment.
- Read schematics and technical prints to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical control systems and components.
- Perform mechanical and electrical component repairs or replacement to correct malfunctions in accordance with manufacturer requirements, including PV modules, inverter components, string inverters, met tower equipment, tracker components, and other plant equipment.
- Maintain accurate site records in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ensure required documentation and work orders are completed accurately and timely.
- Oversee plant performance, analyze operational issues, participate in root cause analyses, and communicate findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Support construction-phase quality assurance and quality control activities and help ensure an effective transition from construction to operations.
- Establish and maintain site tooling, spare parts, equipment, and inventory controls, including cycle counts and supplier reorders.
- Administer warranties, submit and track warranty claims, and reconcile loaned parts with appropriate parties.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule. May require working short notice at times outside normal business hours - Including nights, weekends, or holidays.
- Travel occasionally to other plants or locations to support maintenance, troubleshooting, campaigns, training, or meetings.
- Complete all necessary & assigned training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring- Four-year college degree or technical school certificate; or 5 years of related experience or power industry training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in solar facility operations and maintenance including a minimum of 3 years' experience in a broad range of renewable or other power generation development, design, permitting, construction, or operations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools.
- Valid Driver's License & ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to work around low, medium, and high voltage.
- Knowledge of equipment required for facility maintenance.
- Proficient interpreting electrical schematics and prints.
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to live within 60 miles or a 60-minute drive of the primary plant location.
Success in This Role Looks Like- The site consistently meets safety, availability, reliability, and budget expectations.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance work is completed on schedule and documented accurately in the CMMS.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to site technicians, establish priorities, develop technical capabilities, and promote accountability.
- Site procedures, permits, outage plans, inventory, warranties, and compliance records are current and audit ready.
- Demonstrate ownership and proactive communication, identifying risks early, escalating appropriately, and keeping the Area Manager informed of plant performance, priorities, and significant issues.
What You'll Get- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development
- Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellness resources
- Pet insurance and employee discount programs
Pay range for the posted level: $42.00-$46.00 per hour, plus a target annual bonus opportunity of 15%. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and demonstrated market-relevant expertise.
