Operations & Maintenance Technician (Fredericksburg/Richmond)

JOB SUMMARY

Headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, Sun Tribe is one of the fastest growing clean energy companies in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Sun Tribe O&M provides best-in-class technical asset management and operations & maintenance services across a growing portfolio of operating solar and energy storage assets.

The Operations & Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the operational performance of our generation portfolio. This role requires hands-on technical skills in system monitoring, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs.

This role reflects a developing technician who is building technical depth and the ability to work independently across standard O&M activities.

The role is primarily field based, with approximately 90% travel to project sites and 10% office work.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Fosters positive working relationships with internal teams, asset owners, and site stakeholders
• Communicates site issues in a timely and accurate manner
• Builds strong relationships with host facilities and off-taker representatives

SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

• Works under the supervision of senior technicians and electricians to perform O&M tasks
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) and completes electronic reports
• Responds to site outages and performs basic troubleshooting within required response times
• Supports corrective repairs including component replacement and system adjustments
• Documents all service visits through electronic maintenance logs and service reports
• Assists with warranty equipment replacements and related documentation
• Supports inventory management, including receiving and returning equipment
• Utilizes monitoring platforms to review system performance, including periodic weekend monitoring

SAFETY & TRAINING

• Follows and supports the organization’s safety culture
• Logs safety observations and utilizes stop-work authority when necessary
• Identifies jobsite hazards and escalates when work is outside scope or unsafe
• Properly utilizes PPE in compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E standards
• Builds technical knowledge across solar equipment and systems
• Maintains required certifications and equipment operator licenses

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience with commercial or utility-scale solar PV systems

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• General understanding of electrical, structural, and construction plans
• Knowledge of electrical equipment construction and operation
• Experience with the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Nextracker and/or ATI certification preferred
• NABCEP Installation Professional and/or Technical Sales Certification preferred
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstration of company core values: Community, Safety, Perpetual Improvement, Nature, Joy, and Respect

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 90% field work with frequent travel to project sites
• Some evening and weekend work is required
• Some periods of being on-call to address outages, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues affecting operating assets
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Frequent physical activity including walking, climbing, bending, and lifting (up to 40 lbs)
• Exposure to construction site environments and hazards

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This position is classified as Full-Time Hourly Non-Exempt, meaning employees are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Sun Tribe offers:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 15 company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• $600 annual health & wellness reimbursement

Review of Applications will continue until the position is filled.

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Sun Tribe provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

Sun Tribe complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Sun Tribe has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Read more about our company values and what it’s like to work at Sun Tribe.

Sun Tribe O&M is a drug-free workplace, pre-employment drug screening is required.

Sun Tribe participates in E-Verify.