High school diploma or GED; technical training in electrical, instrumentation, or power generation preferred.
4+ years of experience in power generation, industrial electrical, or utility-scale solar operations.
Advanced troubleshooting skills for electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
Knowledge of electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to plan and lead complex field tasks and communicate technical findings clearly.
Proficiency with electrical test equipment and CMMS/work-order systems.
Valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Responsibilities
Follow safety programs and procedures, including lockout/tagout practices.
Operate and maintain various plant equipment, including inverters and control panels.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance per established procedures.
Lead diagnosis and resolution of complex equipment failures.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
Repair or replace PV modules and related equipment as needed.
Document maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS.
Benefits
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.
Full Job Description
Position
Solar Technician III
Location
Bee Hollow Field Office (Mascoutah, IL)
About This Role
Geronimo Power is seeking a Solar Technician III to serve as an advanced field technician supporting safe, reliable, and efficient operations at the Bee Hollow solar facility. This role independently performs complex troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, equipment replacement, and technical work planning; provides day-to-day technical guidance to less-experienced technicians and contractors; and supports site reliability improvements. The Solar Technician III reports to the Area Manager, Field Operations.
Responsibilities
Follow all company and project environmental, health, and safety programs and procedures, including lockout/tagout and electrical safe-work practices.
Operate and maintain plant equipment, including combiner systems, inverters, pad-mounted transformers, control panels, meteorological stations, tracker systems, communications equipment, and other balance-of-plant equipment.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with approved procedures, equipment manuals, and manufacturer requirements.
Lead diagnosis and resolution of complex or recurring equipment failures; escalate engineering, OEM, or warranty support when appropriate.
Read electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical prints to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues.
Repair or replace PV modules, inverter and string-inverter components, tracker components, meteorological equipment, control panels, wiring, connectors, and related equipment.
Document inspections, alarms, troubleshooting steps, test results, parts usage, and completed work accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Maintain site tools, test equipment, inventory, spare parts, and work areas needed for safe and efficient operations.
Provide technical guidance, task coordination, and on-the-job coaching to Solar Technician I/II employees and contractor personnel; this role does not require formal people-management authority.
Support work planning, outage coordination, root-cause reviews, procedure improvements, and reliability initiatives using operating and maintenance data.
Support contractor work, quality assessments, warranty claims, capital improvements, equipment retrofits, and vegetation-management activities.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule that may require short-notice work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Travel occasionally to other plants or locations for site coverage, maintenance campaigns, troubleshooting, training, or meetings.
Complete required safety and technical training and perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
High school diploma or GED; technical school, electrical, instrumentation, industrial maintenance, or power-generation training is preferred.
Typically four or more years of related power-generation, industrial electrical, renewable-energy, or utility-scale solar operations and maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, communications, controls, inverter, tracker, and balance-of-plant systems in an operating facility.
Working knowledge of electrical safety practices and the ability to apply lockout/tagout, energized-work boundaries, and test-before-touch requirements.
Ability to plan and lead complex field tasks, coordinate contractors, interpret technical documentation, and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
Proficiency using electrical test equipment, computerized diagnostic tools, plant monitoring systems, spreadsheets, email, and CMMS/work-order systems.
Valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors in adverse weather, perform the physical requirements of the role, and successfully complete a job-related post-offer fit-for-duty physical if required.
Ability to live within 60 miles or a 60-minute drive of the primary plant location.
Success in This Role Looks Like
Demonstrates consistent compliance with environmental, health, safety, and operating requirements.
Completes assigned preventive and corrective maintenance safely, accurately, and on schedule.
Troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues efficiently to support site availability, production, and reliable operations.
Maintains complete, accurate, and timely CMMS records and communicates equipment risks and follow-up needs.
Provides sound technical leadership on complex work and strengthens team capability through coaching and knowledge sharing.
Builds productive working relationships with contractors, service providers, OEMs, and internal partners.
Participates reliably in the on-call program and responds appropriately to site needs.
Identifies practical improvements to reliability, safety, work quality, and operational efficiency.
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: $38.00-$45.00 per hour, plus a target annual bonus opportunity of 15%. The market reference point is $42.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, certifications, and demonstrated market-relevant expertise.
