Solar Operations & Maintenance​/O&M Technician

NAES Corporation is hiring a Solar Operations & Maintenance Technician in Stratford, PE, Canada. The role involves leading a team in the operation and maintenance of solar photovoltaic and energy storage systems across multiple sites. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and mentoring team members. The position requires strong leadership and technical skills to manage complex maintenance tasks effectively.
Position: Solar Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

The Westlands Solar Complex comprises several key solar projects, including Aquamarine, a 300 MW solar photovoltaic facility, and Chestnut Solar, which spans 1,050 acres with a 210 MW DC PV facility and advanced battery energy storage. Additionally, the Solar Blue facility covers 1,841 acres and boasts a total power rating of around 350 MW DC, supported by a substantial battery energy storage system of 900 MWh.

The Westland 230 kV transmission line further enhances the energy infrastructure of the park. These developments, along with the Westside Asset, represent a significant investment in renewable energy.

Opportunity Summary

As a Lead Solar Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician, you will oversee and guide a team of technicians responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of utility-scale solar photovoltaic and energy storage systems. You will manage routine and complex maintenance tasks, including troubleshooting and repairing critical components such as inverters, transformers, and SCADA systems. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise to ensure reliable operation across five individual sites within the Westlands Solar Park.

Primary

Duties

Your focus will include the following duties:
• Lead and ensure safe work practices in compliance with all NAES safety standards and procedures, fostering a culture of safety within the team.
• Provide leadership and direct supervision to assigned solar O&M technician team members, fostering their development, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee and perform routine preventive maintenance with a high level of accuracy, including equipment inspections, cleaning, torque checks, thermography (aerial and ground), IV curve tracing, and other necessary equipment checks to ensure the safe and reliable operation of all equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex low-voltage issues independently and medium/high voltage issues with leadership oversight, ensuring safe and effective resolutions.
• Execute and lead complex corrective maintenance (repairs) of equipment, ensuring all repairs are performed safely, professionally, and in full compliance with NAES standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to team members in troubleshooting methodologies, especially for down equipment, to enhance team capabilities and effectiveness.
• Document and review all work performed on NAES-provided checklists, service reports, and CMMS, ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, equipment warranty requirements, training plans, tool and spare parts lists, and milestone schedules during all site activities.
• Manage and ensure the proper maintenance and use of vehicles, tools, and equipment assigned by NAES, fostering responsibility and care in their use.
• Enforce and uphold departmental procedures and reporting requirements, ensuring that team members are compliant with all guidelines and expectations.
• Initiate and manage equipment warranty claims, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all claims.
• Plan and coordinate teamwork schedules, optimizing resources and ensuring effective team performance.
• Complete and supervise all required administrative activities before deadlines, including time sheets, expense reports, service reports, and incident reports.
• Lead and coordinate the team to complete all assigned work and administrative tasks, implementing quality control measures to ensure the highest standards are met.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing operational needs.
NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Lead Solar O&M Technician reports directly to the Site O&M…