Solar Operations and Maintenance Technician I

Silicon Ranch Corporation is seeking a Solar Operations and Maintenance Technician I in Hattiesburg, MS. The role involves performing maintenance tasks, assisting with electrical work, and managing site access for contractors. Candidates should have basic Microsoft Office skills and 1+ years of mechanical experience, preferably in solar maintenance. The company values community partnerships and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.
• We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.
• We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy®, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.
• Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only “make solar do more”, but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.

Position: Solar Operations and Maintenance Technician I

Location: Hattiesburg, Meridian, Laurel MS

Overview: This position is responsible for performing non-electrical operations and maintenance activities within a defined facility or set of facilities.

Main Responsibilities:
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.
• Perform corrective maintenance and repair work as directed.
• Generate reports as required by the SOP.
• Assist a qualified technician with the performance of electrical preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Assist management as needed with field investigations to support predictive analytics.
• Provide site access and oversight of third-party contractors as needed.
• Assist with module washing, land management, and other tasks as directed.
• Attend equipment training as directed.

Reporting: James Millis, Director – Power Plant Maintenance

Qualifications:
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
• Valid Driver’s License

Education: High School Diploma

Experience:
• 1+ years of experience in a mechanically challenging environment required.
• Solar installation or maintenance experience highly desirable.
• Construction experience is desirable.

Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.