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.
- 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.
Apply For this Job
For your job application, please fill in the form below.