{"id":1183191,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rwe-sr-solar-farm-technician","title":"Sr Solar Farm Technician","company":{"id":45975,"name":"RWE","domain":"rwe.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rwe","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":60000,"max_usd":120000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1048},"experience_years_min":6,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-20T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-20","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T23:46:53Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"RWE Americas, LLC\nTo start as soon as possible, full time, permanent\nFunctional area: Operations & Maintenance\nRemuneration: Non-Exempt\nThe Senior Solar Farm Technician is responsible for the on-site safety and generation of renewable energy at all plants in their geographical region portfolio. The Senior Solar Farm Technician will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring solar assets and energy infrastructure projects through close collaboration with RWE Americas' Operators, Engineers, Asset Managers, Project Managers as well as on-site Subcontractors.\nThe Senior Solar Farm Technician will be responsible for performing, supervising, and/or coordinating the safe execution of daily operation, planned and corrective maintenance, and event response for RWE Americas assets according to applicable contracts, agreements, or procedures. They will be responsible for operating one or more plants (home base), as well as responsible for performing, supervising, and coordinating all operations, maintenance, and event responses at all other plants that they may be assigned to in the region. Additionally, they may be responsible for coordinating, supervising, and monitoring third party contractors on-site. The Senior Solar Farm Technician will furthermore be responsible for ensuring all operations and maintenance activities in the region are performed in accordance with industry best practices, industry best safety practices, RWE Americas procedures, plans, and guidelines as well as all pertinent laws and regulations.\nRole Responsibilities\nPlant OperationsOversee production of renewable energy at all plants in a particular region, ensuring that plants operate within design parameters in a reliable, safe, and efficient manner\nMonitor production to ensure plants are meeting performance expectations\nCoordinate and resolve operational abnormalities\n\nPlant MaintenanceSupervise and coordinate maintenance, and repair of plant components including BOP “Balance of Plant;” troubleshoot and resolve problems that may arise\nPerform preventive/predictive maintenance, as required by applicable contracts, agreements, or procedures, to ensure long term profitability, plant reliability and risk minimization\n\nTechnical SupportPerform operational analysis as required to support Asset Management and Project Development\nCreate, review, and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports\n\nTechnical ExpertiseStay abreast of regulations, codes, and standards as they relate to the industry\nDevelop relationships with suppliers that result in beneficial synergies\n\nGeneralManage contractors as required, act as local RWE liaison, develop long range plans and work with local civic groups as required\n\nJob Requirements and Experiences\nHigh School diploma or equivalent required\nAssociate degree in engineering or related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet preferred\nNABCEP Certification or Electrical License preferred\nUnrestricted driver license in good standing\nMinimum 6 years’ experience in a related renewable energy field\nMinimum 6 years’ experience in power plant operations environment\nMinimum 6 years’ experience in troubleshooting and maintenance, or supervising maintenance of medium voltage, high voltage, collection, transmission, and substation systems\nPrior supervisory experience preferred\nPreference will be given to the candidate with renewable energy experience, preferably solar\nMust be skilled in at least one of the following: power plant operations, electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance; substation maintenance\nMust be competent in power plant safety protocols\nMust be competent in electrical safety\nMust be competent in understanding the NEC\nKnowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools\nKnowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures\nAbility to work within tight deadlines\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\nAbility and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned\nRoutine operation of a computer/tablet and other office productivity machineries, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer\nFrequent oral and written communications\nFlexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required\nComplete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe\nFirst aid/CPR/AED\nOSHA Certified\nShift work\nMust be trainable\nMust be adaptive to new technologies and methods\nMust take ownership of responsibilities and look beyond the work task, with regards to discovering new opportunities for corrective work\nMust communicate verbally and orally at an extremely high level\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.\nAbility to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)\nAbility to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday\nThis position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations\nMust be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.\nPay range: The hourly base salary range for this position in California is $42.08 - $56.93. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.\nApply with just a few clicks: ad code 92804. Any questions? Contact HR: \nWe look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.\nRWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.\nAt RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. 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