What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Technician (Solar) position at Samuel Knight Energy & Infrastructure?
The Lead Solar Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance o utility-scale solar photovoltaic sites. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with day-to-day supervision of a small team of solar technicians, ensuring optimal plant performance, regulatory compliance, and high safety standards.
Site Operations & Maintenance
- Lead daily operations and maintenance activities across utility-scale solar sites.
- Perform and oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on PV modules, inverters, combiner boxes, trackers, DC/AC cabling, and related balance-of-system components.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and SCADA-related issues to minimize downtime and maximize energy production.
- Monitor plant performance metrics, identify underperformance, and implement corrective actions.
Team Leadership
- Supervise, mentor, and coordinate a small team of solar technicians across both sites.
- Assign daily tasks, manage work priorities, and ensure adequate site coverage.
- Provide on-the-job training and technical guidance to develop technician capabilities.
- Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
Safety & Compliance
- Act as the on-site safety leader, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring adherence to OSHA, NEC, and company safety requirements.
- Conduct job safety analyses, toolbox talks, and incident reporting as required.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
Reporting & Coordination
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and inspection records using a CMMS.
- Coordinate with site management, engineering, asset management, and external vendors as needed.
- Support audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
Required
- 5 years of hands-on experience in solar PV operations and maintenance, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Experience working on utility-scale solar facilities (10 MW ).
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (DC and AC systems).
- Ability to lead and manage a small technical team across multiple sites.
- Working knowledge of NEC, OSHA regulations, and utility-scale safety practices.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites.
Salary : $40 - $55