Traveling Field Training Manager – Solar Operations & Maintenance
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Traveling Field Training Manager training utility-scale solar technicians for Silicon Ranch’s renewable energy operations. Delivering field instruction, competency assessments, and safety-focused maintenance training across the southeastern United States.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct hands-on technical training and skill verification for Level I, II, and III Maintenance Technicians at utility-scale solar facilities
- Evaluate technician proficiency in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, safety practices, and operational procedures
- Provide coaching and developmental feedback to technicians and field leaders
- Partner with site and regional leadership to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training solutions
- Deliver classroom, virtual, and field-based training on solar PV systems, inverters, medium-voltage equipment, trackers, SCADA systems, and other plant equipment
- Train personnel on company procedures, maintenance standards, and safe work practices
- Support technician development in electrical testing, troubleshooting methodologies, and diagnostic techniques
- Reinforce standardized maintenance practices across operating sites
- Develop and improve technical training materials, qualification programs, assessments, and hands-on exercises
- Create and maintain competency evaluations, practical assessments, job aids, and knowledge checks
- Collaborate with Operations, Safety, and Engineering teams to align training with company standards and industry best practices
- Support onboarding, technician qualification programs, and workforce development initiatives
- Promote a strong safety culture through training, mentoring, and field observations
- Ensure training complies with company safety requirements, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E standards, and applicable industry guidelines
- Reinforce proper use of PPE, electrical safety procedures, LOTO, and energized work controls
- Support safe work practices and continuous safety improvement initiatives
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and troubleshooting methods
- Ability to perform and teach electrical diagnostic testing and interpretation
- Understanding of power distribution systems, protection equipment, grounding, and electrical safety practices
- Working knowledge of utility-scale PV systems, central and string inverters, combiner systems, trackers, and balance-of-plant equipment
- Understanding of solar performance monitoring, fault identification, and corrective maintenance practices
- Knowledge of medium-voltage collection systems, switching procedures, transformers, protective devices, and substation equipment
- Familiarity with electrical testing and maintenance practices for transformers and associated infrastructure
- Experience with SCADA systems, communication networks, meteorological stations, and performance monitoring tools
- Ability to troubleshoot communication and equipment integration issues
- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to audiences with varying experience levels
- Skilled in facilitating adult learning and conducting practical, hands-on training
- Strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership development capabilities
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in solar operations and maintenance, power generation, electrical maintenance, or a related field
- Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%) to solar sites throughout the assigned region
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements
- Ability to work safely in various weather and environmental conditions
- Ability to climb ladders, navigate solar facilities, and perform field-based training activities
- Ability to lift and transport training materials, tools, and testing equipment as required
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