Solar Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Site Electrician – Utility-Scale Solar

Location: Highlands County, Florida

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: On-site | On-call rotation required

1. About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Electrician to support operations at our 2 x 100 MW utility-scale solar facilities in Highlands County, Florida.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining plant reliability, executing preventative maintenance programs, responding to electrical faults, and supporting storm readiness efforts in a fast-paced utility-scale environment. The ideal candidate is safety-driven, technically strong, and comfortable working independently in an outdoor field setting.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot central inverter systems (Sungrow SG3600UD-MV or similar).

• Inspect and maintain DC systems, string circuits, and Load Break Disconnects (LBDs).

• Execute preventative maintenance activities in accordance with the site maintenance program.

• Perform torque checks, infrared scans, grounding verification, and electrical inspections.

• Diagnose and resolve inverter trips, DC faults, blown fuses, breaker trips, and communication issues.

• Respond to plant alarms and performance alerts.

• Support hurricane preparedness and post-storm inspections.

• Conduct inspections of trackers, inverter pads, and electrical enclosures following severe weather events.

• Maintain accurate service records and documentation in site systems.

• Participate in safety meetings and adhere to all site safety requirements.

3. Qualifications

Required

• Journeyman-level electrical experience or equivalent.

• 3–5+ years of industrial, power generation, or utility-scale solar experience.

• Strong DC troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and single-line diagrams.

• Experience working safely around energized electrical equipment.

• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Experience with central inverter platforms.

• Experience at solar facilities 50 MW or larger.

• NFPA 70E training or equivalent electrical safety certification.

4. What We’re Looking For

• Strong safety mindset.

• Independent problem solver with strong troubleshooting skills.

• Calm and effective under pressure, especially during outages or storm events.

• Professional communicator who maintains clear documentation.

• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.

5. Working Conditions

• Outdoor work in high heat and humidity.

• Exposure to storm conditions.

• Occasional extended hours during outages or severe weather events.

• Physical requirements include climbing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

6. Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a growing North American solar platform backed by 25 years of global experience. We operate with a strong safety culture, technical depth, and a commitment to long-term asset performance.

If you are looking to take ownership of a high-profile utility-scale asset and contribute directly to plant availability and performance, we’d like to speak with you.