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Renewable OM Technician

Knobelsdorff Enterprises
Oglesby, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2026

Company Description

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core value. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, Knobelsdorff (KE) is the place for you.

Job Description

This role supports the Power Services team by performing preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities across multiple solar facilities. You’ll be responsible for field-based electrical and mechanical work that directly impacts solar plant performance, system uptime, and customer satisfaction. Success in this role means ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient maintenance that keeps KE’s renewable energy assets operating at peak performance—all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

  • Perform visual inspections of mechanical, electrical, and communication components
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and system communication issues
  • Safely work on and operate electrical systems up to 1500VDC
  • Identify and report safety issues to management
  • Complete work orders daily with accurate documentation
  • Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to travel needs on short notice
  • Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Lead apprentices or laborers when needed
  • Seek assistance from Tech Support, peers, and management when appropriate
  • Navigate monitoring platforms to identify system or performance issues
  • Use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
  • Work on rooftops, operate lifts, and perform work at heights
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
  • (Preferred) Work with DAS/SCADA systems, thermal imaging, solar commissioning, IV curve tracing, and heavy equipment

Qualifications

What You Bring

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

  • 5 years of experience in the electrical industry
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of electrical hazards, LOTO procedures, and solar electrical systems
  • Familiarity with fiber optics, network systems, and communication equipment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license with a history of safe driving
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Willingness to travel regionally with occasional overnight stays

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $25 - $35 per hour plus applicable per diem and incentive opportunities.

Total Rewards Statement

As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

  • 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
  • HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with competitive company match
  • Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
  • Paid weekly with competitive wages
  • PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
  • Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
  • Ability to work in an office environment with extended screen time.
  • Ability to travel between job sites or office locations as needed.

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe in hiring the best person for the job, period. If you’ve got the skills, work ethic, and mindset to Own It, you’ll find a place here.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
  • EEO is the Law poster English– Spanish
  • EEO is the Law Supplement poster English– Spanish
  • Pay Transparency Policy Statement English

Salary : $25 - $35

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