Solar O&M Technician II

Solar Site O&M Tech II

Reports To: Site Manager, Renewable Operations – Solar

Direct Reports: Asset Management & Operations

FLSA Status: Full-Time

Plant

Location:

Lemoore, CA

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility‑scale wind, solar, and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation.

Corporate offices are in Denver, New York, and Charlotte. See  for more information.

• Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices on the assigned solar plant.
• Knowledge in electrical safety and arc flash standards.
• Understanding of and ability to follow operating, switching, maintenance, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Understanding of local and national electrical codes.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and prints.
• Experienced with medium & high voltage switching.
• Basic ability to perform testing and troubleshooting of medium voltage and high voltage equipment, including transformers, potential transformers, current transformers, breakers, relays, contractors, motors, and inverters.
• Capable of retrieving relay files and documentation.
• Fluent in utilizing a CMMS system for maintenance tracking.
• Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) is required.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Self‑directed and accountable, able to think critically about processes and issues.
• Ensure a safe work environment by promoting strict adherence to company protocols.
• Perform and document training on and ensure compliance to job hazard analysis, pre-job brief and lock‑out‑tag‑out procedures.
• Communicate effectively with remote operators.
• Assist in planning and executing on‑site projects, installations, commissioning, quality inspections, and performance testing.
• Assist with writing and enforcing work and equipment testing instructions and procedures, including normal and maintenance operating procedures.
• Ensure CMMS work orders are complete in their entirety. Prepare documents necessary for procurement and utilization of materials and vendor services.
• Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed, completed, submitted and filed.
• Communicate cross‑functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant issues.
• Attend, participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental and other areas as assigned.
• Maintain work area and site housecleaning to 5S standards.
• Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required.
• May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED required. College or technical degree preferred. Electrical certifications, state, journeyman, etc. a plus.

• Two (2) years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution.
• Experience in operating and maintaining power plant electrical systems, SCADA and controls systems operation, troubleshooting advanced electrical components, and using procedures to perform equipment preventative and corrective maintenance preferred.
• Must have a safety background with experience in lockout tag out and job hazard analysis.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Familiar with CMMS systems for maintenance tracking.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Some intermediate level of technical knowledge of PV inverters and tracking systems.
• Ability to anticipate and accept changes in the organization and adapt to meet new requirements.
• Effective time management and organizational skill; keen multi‑tasking capabilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Valid U.S. driver license with…