Solar Operations Technician

$0.00 Salary Not Available Position range in Pecos County $14.54 - $22.81 Per hour Solar Operations Technician Southern Power Company

Occupation:

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Location:

Fort Stockton, TX - 79735

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

06/02/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

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Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

06/05/2026

Expires:

07/02/2026 Job #: 17022222 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education 2 Years at College or a Technical or Vocational School Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Help for .

SOLAR OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN JOB SUMMARY

Want an innovative challenge? Solar technology is a rapidly developing industry and here's an opportunity to be a part of it. We are seeking a strong technical individual for a Solar Operations Technician position for the Southern Power Roserock Solar Facility in Fort Stockton, TX. The responsibilities include operating and maintaining utility scale solar photovoltaic electric systems as well as monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing the plant's electrical and mechanical equipment and various other duties. In addition, the successful candidates will maintain plant maintenance records in the computer-based work order system, Maximo®, and participate in the plant system owner program. The candidate will need to have the willingness to serve on any Operations Review Board (ORB) action teams when required. Shift work required, including nights. This position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience. The facility consists of approximately 700,000 Canadian Solar photovoltaic solar modules, mounted on single axis ATI tracker systems. The facility uses 128 Power Electronic inverters to generate approximately 160-megawatts of solar energy. The solar facility is built on 1,300 acres in Pecos County, Texas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills) HS Graduate or Equivalent. 2-year College/Technical Degree or equivalent relevant work experience required Electrical background is highly preferred. Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment are required. Solar Utility Scale Inverter maintenance experience preferred (i.e. Advanced Energy, TMEIC). Strong technical background in electrical and electronic devices and equipment Instrumentation experience is a plus; PV and/or experience with inverters is desired. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with little to no direction as well as possess an ability to follow directions when required. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply principle of logical thinking and deal with situations that will be encountered. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required. Must be able to learn how to independently operate a solar plant and communicate effectively with plant stakeholders. Ability to perform physically demanding activities (i.e. climbing stairs and ladders, lifting heavy equipment) while working safely in all types of weather. Must be able to pass the

EEI TECH

test (study materials below). If you have passed the test previously with another utility, we may be able to transfer your score. If you have passed the test with Southern Company previously, we should be able to retrieve your score. Practice Test Many of our tests have practice tests available; there is one available for the TECH test.

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