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Adapture Renewables, Inc. · 17 hours ago

O&M Field Technician

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is on a mission to be a leader in sustainable energy, focusing on utility-scale photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage. The O&M Field Technician will support the safe operation and maintenance of these projects, executing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with internal teams and contractors.

EnergyManufacturingProject ManagementRenewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

Can perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) on utility-scale solar and BESS assets

Troubleshoot and repair:

PV modules, strings, combiner boxes, feeder circuits

Central and string inverters

Trackers (motors, actuators, controllers, sensors)

Battery energy storage systems (PCS, battery racks, HVAC, fire detection)

Support inverter and BESS warranty repairs and OEM-directed work

Assist with commissioning, energization, and onboarding of new projects

Work with internal engineers on any large scale redesign efforts

Manage MV/HV equipment, contractors, and coordinate proper testing protocols to maintain MV/HV equipment

Respond to alarms and production issues identified by the monitoring team

Conduct remote and on-site troubleshooting, walking through root-cause analysis with supervisors and OEMs

Identify and resolve SCADA, DAS, and sensor issues impacting performance data quality

Support testing and validation of performance following repairs

Execute work orders with clear documentation of labor, materials, and findings

Manage and potentially support third-party O&M providers and specialty contractors during site work

Assist with site upkeep including fencing, access roads, erosion, vegetation, and security systems as required

Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety, environmental, and site access requirements

Support internal teams on integrating more AgriVoltaic practices into the day to day site management

Follow all OSHA, NFPA 70E, and site-specific safety procedures

Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), and energized work planning

Work alongside our Asset Management team to maintain compliance with environmental, landowner, transmission and regulatory requirements

Complete accurate work order and maintenance reports

Revise SOPs to ensure that effective outcomes are achieved efficiently

Document root causes, corrective actions, and lessons learned

Advise internal engineering team on product selection and updated design specifications

Support inventory tracking of spare parts and tools

Qualification

Utility-scale solar O&MTroubleshooting PV systemsInverter familiarityElectrical schematics readingBattery energy storage systemsOEM certificationsCMMS platforms experienceAgrivoltaic practicesThermography CertificationElectrician’s licenseCommunication skills

Required

4+ years of experience in utility-scale and large DG solar O&M (solar technician, field service technician, or similar role)

Hands-on experience troubleshooting utility-scale PV systems

Familiarity with inverters, trackers, combiner boxes, and DAS/SCADA systems

Ability to read electrical schematics, one-lines, and mechanical drawings

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Willingness to travel and work in outdoor environments

Minimum 50% site travel

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and perform repetitive tasks

Willingness to travel throughout the US to project sites as needed

Must have an active driver's license

Preferred

Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS)

OEM certifications (e.g., Sungrow, TMEIC, SMA, SMA Sunny Central, Fluence, Powin)

OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, CPR/First Aid

Experience working with CMMS platforms, monitoring tools, along with 3rd party OEM software platforms. (e.g., PowerFactors, Salesforce, Radian Digital, AlsoEnergy, SEL Software Suite, NXNavigator, SCADA UIs, Thermography software

Experience with Agrivoltaic practices and general agricultural and land management processes

Experience and background with modelling software like PVSyst and PVCase

FAA Part 107 Drone License, including experience with Drone Flight Planning/Data Acquisition/Processing software

Thermography Certification

Electrician's license or completed electrical apprenticeship in the US