Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician III

Job Description

Job Description

One Tech Engineering is looking for a Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician located in Trenton, New Jersey. The Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician will oversee regional operational excellence, coordinate complex preventative and corrective maintenance, manage state electrical permitting, and act as the regional safety approval authority.

The candidate must be a US citizen or hold a green card. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in solar PV installation, operations, and maintenance.

Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Exhibit and champion a culture of operational excellence and event-free operations in all aspects of regional work.
• Act as the Regional Approval Authority for PLOTO and switch plan LOTO procedures.
• Ensure absolute compliance with all applicable State Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), electrical codes, safety regulations, and strict company standards.
• Review, submit, and manage the complete electrical permitting process to ensure seamless alignment with state regulations.
• Perform and coordinate complex preventative and corrective maintenance and deep troubleshooting on solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, combiner boxes, medium-voltage equipment, and other electrical components.
• Perform expert commissioning and quality assurance audit services for new and existing solar electric systems.
• Safely and independently operate within medium-voltage 34,500VAC and 1500VDC environments.
• Develop comprehensive corrective action plans to troubleshoot and repair intricate electrical faults, including persistent grounding issues, wiring problems, and complex equipment malfunctions.
• Supervise or review field work across the region; actively mentor junior technicians by providing clear guidance and field training on proper electrical maintenance, technical procedures, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate closely with the O&M Manager to optimize regional site performance, boost production, and identify regional operational efficiencies.
• Work directly with the Regional Manager and third-party vendors to support project component installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and warranty maintenance.
• Manage complex, high-priority, or unusual projects as a critical part of premium client services.
• Provide analytical feedback and actionable suggestions for regional improvement initiatives, including technician training schedules, safety plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and overall O&M/Commissioning processes.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and third-party vendors to coordinate and expedite field repairs and warranty claims.
• Ensure all faults, site deficiencies, and unusual occurrences are recorded.
• Track time, material, and travel expenses accurately within the CMMS.

Requirements for the Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician:

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in solar PV installation, operations, and maintenance.
• Active Master Electrician license required.
• Master-level understanding of electrical theory, principles, and commercial/utility-scale solar configurations.
• Highly proficient in the use of specialized electrical test equipment and advanced diagnostic tools.
• Proven capability to safely and independently work in 34,500VAC and 1500VDC conditions.
• Elite troubleshooting, analytical, and technical root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Advanced ability to read, interpret, and redline complex electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of mentoring field teams and managing vendor relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.