O&M Solar Technician II

Job Title: O&M Solar Technician II

Job Description

The O&M Solar Technician II maintains and operates utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient power generation. This role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance, PLC and SCADA monitoring, troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning of PV systems and components across large solar sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on utility-scale PV plants to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Conduct PLC and SCADA system observation to monitor plant performance and identify issues proactively.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and commission PV systems and components, including inverters, panels, and associated equipment.

• Execute routine weekly, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance programs in accordance with established procedures.

• Respond to on-call repair requests and perform detailed troubleshooting and diagnostics to resolve faults and minimize downtime.

• Support regular operations of 350+ MW solar sites to optimize generation and meet performance targets.

• Document maintenance activities, diagnostic findings, and repairs in a clear and accurate manner.

• Collaborate with team members and site leadership to prioritize tasks and maintain high plant availability.

• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture in the field and on site.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with electrical maintenance in an industrial or utility-scale environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude for maintaining and repairing PV plant equipment.

• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting for monitoring and control systems.

• Experience working with SCADA systems for plant observation and performance monitoring.

• Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on PV systems and components.

• Solid troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for complex electrical and mechanical issues.

• Capability to support commissioning activities for PV systems and related equipment.

• Ability to work independently on large plant sites while coordinating effectively with the wider operations team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance.

• Experience with diagnostics and fault-finding on large-scale solar or similar industrial systems.

• Familiarity with maintenance management practices and basic operations oversight.

• Comfort working in a field-based, on-site environment at large plants.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values a strong safety culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role offers an excellent team atmosphere, opportunities for bonuses, and clear growth potential as you develop your technical and operational skills within a large-scale renewable energy environment.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site at large utility-scale solar plants. You will work primarily in the field around PV arrays, inverters, and plant equipment, using industrial tools and diagnostic instruments to perform maintenance and troubleshooting. The position involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigating large plant areas safely while following all site safety protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pueblo, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pueblo,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.