What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar Electrical Technician - Justice AZ position at Strata Solar Services LLC?
Summary
The Justice Power Plant Maintenance Technician supports safe, reliable operation and maintenance of the Justice Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility in Buckeye, Arizona. Responsibilities include O&M activities across electrical, controls/SCADA, communications, and balance‑of‑plant equipment. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, verification testing, CMMS documentation, and coordination with the Site Supervisor, Remote Operations/Monitoring, and OEM/vendor partners such as Tesla.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to all safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA 70E, state/local regulations, and company policies.
Promote a strong safety culture, including hazard recognition, job briefings, stop‑work authority, and safe work practices.
Identify, escalate, and support resolution of electrical and operational safety hazards.
Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized work controls, and PPE requirements consistently.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive and corrective maintenance to support equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls, communications/SCADA, and balance‑of‑plant issues, including AC/DC circuits, auxiliary power, transformers, switchgear, protection interfaces, networking hardware, and site communications.
Support BESS operations and coordinate with Tesla for battery‑system troubleshooting, service response, and documentation.
Inspect and maintain BESS balance‑of‑plant equipment and interfaces (PCS interfaces, auxiliary systems, station service, HVAC for non‑Megapack equipment, fire detection/alarm interfaces, site controls/communications).
Interpret electrical schematics, single‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and OEM manuals.
Use electrical test equipment (multimeters, insulation testers, low‑resistance ohmmeters, IR thermometer/camera).
Write and perform switching orders when qualified/authorized.
Support monitoring and communications tasks, including alarm/event review, data extraction, and basic network troubleshooting.
Coordinate with Site Supervisor and OEM/vendor personnel for planned service activities, ensuring safe execution and proper documentation.
Maintain accurate records: work orders, maintenance reports, inspection/test results, logs, and CMMS entries.
Support emergency response activities and the Emergency Action Plan.
Maintain site readiness and housekeeping standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None (may provide task support/mentoring to junior personnel or contractors).
Environmental Responsibilities
Participate in environmental compliance programs, inspections, and recordkeeping.
Support compliance with RCRA and DOT regulations.
Assist with environmental incident response and mitigation.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
2–4 years of experience in utility‑scale PV, BESS sites, substations, or equivalent industrial electrical/power systems.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, NESC, and MV safety practices.
Valid driver’s license.
Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory, three‑phase power, and energy storage fundamentals.
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings/schematics and OEM manuals.
Proficiency with electrical test equipment (multimeters, insulation testers, IR camera/thermography tools).
Proficiency with CMMS platforms and maintenance reporting tools; ability to learn additional software.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods.
Ability to travel to remote project sites for extended durations.
Ability to stoop, kneel, or bend.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs overhead repeatedly.
20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to wear full PPE.
Ability to travel and work on‑call during off‑shift hours and weekends.
About Us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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