{"id":1155700,"url":"https://alion.io/job/invenergy-advanced-solar-technician","title":"Advanced Solar Technician","company":{"id":1824689,"name":"Invenergy","domain":"invenergy.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/invenergy","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":36000,"max_usd":85000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":5290},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T21:27:50Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T07:32:03Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.\nThis position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.\nJob Description\nLead Solar Technician\nTip Top Solar I Energy Center\nLocation: 2022 NM-128, Jal, NM 88252\nAbout The Site\nThe Tip Top Solar Energy Center is a 110MWAC Solar generation facility located in Jal, NM utilizing SMA Inverters and Next Tracker Variable tracking.\nPosition Overview\nAs a Lead Technician you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Tip Top Solar Energy Center.\nResponsibilities\nThis position requires a highly flexible individual capable of becoming multi-skilled and working in a team environment performing various team support functions - Leading the team, setting and being the example, filling in for the Operations Manager during his/her absence.\nThe Lead Technician will be a team player performing maintenance and providing technical support to achieve safe, cost-effective operation and maintenance of the facility with minimum supervision.\nThe Lead Solar Technician will work a schedule of 7:00am - 3:30pm and will be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods. \nAssist with staffing requirements, counseling, coaching, training, and corrective action concerning employees and contractors\nAssist with performance evaluations by providing input for other technicians per management instructions\nAssist with Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting responsibilities and responsible for spare parts inventory\nPerform all mechanical and electrical component maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions as directed by O&M Manager\nOperate the facility during, off normal, and emergency conditions in accordance with operating procedures and instructions to maintain a safe and efficient operation.\nAssist in the management of the facility in areas such as development of operating procedures, environmental reporting, purchasing, inventory, and overseeing contractors.\nTroubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems including variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, and components\nPerform a variety of administrative duties as well as responsible for EHS and other relevant compliances\nRequired Skills\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent\nFour (4+) years of experience in renewable energy (Solar or Wind) operations & maintenance OR eight (8+) years of relevant experience.\nWilling to travel up to 30% of the time.\nWilling to work nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities\nMust be able to work outdoors in inclement weather\nAbility to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder\nAbility to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight\nEffective communication skills both written and verbal\nAbility to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).\nValid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.\nEligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.\nPreferred Education and/or Work Experience\nExperience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring\nExperience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc.\nExperience with the operation of various SCADA systems\nSkilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection\nStrong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found\nKnowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices\nAbility to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics\nProficiency with MS Office suite\nThis is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.\nBase Pay\nAdditional Job Description\n$29.49 - $49.97 USD Hourly\nBonus: 0% - 10%\nThe base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.\nIn addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.\nInvenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.\nInvenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 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