Renewables Tech ,II,III - Central Region; Florida

Renewables Tech I, II, III - Central Region (Florida)

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In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

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Depending upon the qualifications the successful candidate, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Successful candidates for these positions will temporarily be located at a solar site within the region. Permanent work location will be the Hogeye solar site which is located near Lake Panasoffkee in Sumter County, FL.

Job Hierarchy Levels

• First Level: Employees at this level solve problems with general supervision. Incumbents develop skills and can work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.
• Second Level: Employees at this level solve more complex problems with some supervision. Incumbents develop advanced skills and can work independently. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to fairly complex work.
• Third Level: Employees at this level manage work with minimal supervision. Incumbents develop advanced skills and work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in using concepts and procedures problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve.

Job Title: Renewables Tech I, II, III

Job Code: J9916, J9915, J9914

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt – Bargaining Unit

Job Summary

The Renewables Technician is primarily responsible for providing support to multiple PV plant sites located throughout Duke Energy Florida’s service territory on a continual/on‑demand basis, in order to troubleshoot/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs, design change requirements, and equipment modifications, and to establish O&M support for new plant(s) start‑up as well as long‑term operation and maintenance. The role includes work scheduling, maintenance, equipment installation, and start‑up support.

The position also supports existing equipment performance and reliability, works to support equipment testing schedules, and assigns contracts, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Design change requirements and equipment modifications.
• Schedule maintenance, installation, and start‑up support.
• Support existing equipment performance and reliability.
• Support equipment testing schedules and assign contract testers, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality.
• Ensure compliance with all operational, environmental, and other regulatory and policy compliance requirements. Monitor station environmental, health, and safety objectives and ensure they are met.
• Provide leadership and accountability to achieve desired safety results (Lock Out Tag Out compliance, safety meeting attendance, contractor oversight, safety policies/procedures, work practices, etc.).

Basic/Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0–1 years of electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Technical Certification in the electrical field with a year or more experience, preferably in a power plant or related technical industry.
• 2 years of technical training or military training in electrical maintenance or Solar PV Systems.
• Working knowledge of power distribution systems.
• Previous experience working with inverters, electrical design, Maximo CMMS,…