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Lead Solar Technician - Ganado, TX
General Information
Country
USA
State/Region
Texas
City
Ganado
Team
Renewable Energies
Seniority
Specialist (2-4 years of experience), Expert (4-8 years of experience)
Job Type
Permanent
Hire Type
Full-Time
Work Regimen
On-site
Posting Date
23-Feb-2026
Expiration Date
31-May-2026
Company
Enel North America, Inc
Description and Requirements
Who We Are:
Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.
As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.
For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.
We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.
The Opportunity:
This position will involve work at renewable energy projects including solar PV and energy storage power plant as assigned and qualified, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting AC and DC circuits ranging from medium voltage (345kV and below) to 12VDC. The equipment that will need to be maintained includes station service electrical equipment such as motors, and motor controls, electrical switchgear, transformers, inverters, solar PV panels, panel tracking mechanisms, BESS systems, electrical protective devices, main and auxiliary generators, lighting, power supplies, HVAC systems, security and battery support systems. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and overhauling such equipment as well as preventative and predictive maintenance activities for the afore-mentioned equipment.
The position will serve as a Lead Technician who will directly supervise day-to-day activity of the O&M Technicians (up to 10 personnel). This will involve daily scheduling of activities, support activities for the Site Manager, review/create work procedures, and support daily activities of Technicians by providing technical advice when needed. Attend meetings at the request of the local Site Manager and fill in when required.
Lead Tech’s review manuals and schematic diagrams to determine the tasks, tools, equipment and parts needed and will coordinate Plan of Days, help troubleshoot complicated issues, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the technicians.
What You'll Do at Enel North America:
- Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors as defined by the EGPNA policies and handbooks
- Provide leadership to a team of up to 10 Technicians with a focus on reliability-based philosophies to include executing prioritized work schedules, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating performance
- Responsible to execute daily scheduling philosophy utilizing a prioritized list of work provided by Planning with a focus on safety, maximizing availability and also ensuring proactive work is prioritized and completed.
- Installs, tests, maintains and troubleshoots minor components and assist with some major components
- Perform current and voltage calculations as necessary
- Complete reports and records associated with maintenance and repairs
- Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA’s, Permit to Work and job specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs in a safe manner
- Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures
- Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements
- Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required
- Responsible for facilitating training requirements such as tasked based certifications, safety training, and compliance training
- Effectively gather information regarding plant performance/issues. May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues.
- Act as a safety role model, encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced
- Perform a variety of administrative duties satisfying both internal and external reporting requirements.
- Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment
- Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher level technical staff and management
- Demonstrate and promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
- Read schematics in order to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems control systems, and components
- Review completed service checklists for accuracy and maintain punch list for future work activities
- Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements
- Support regional maintenance activities, as needed
- Assist with QA/QC activities
- Work in conjunction with Technical Support for proactive repairs
- Comply with all HSEQ policies and procedures (ISO9001/ISO14001/ISO18001)
- Ensure all materials used in maintenance is removed from SAP inventory
- At times may assist with BOP activities
- Participate in on-the-job training and other training off site
- Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
Who You Are:
- Strong knowledge in electrical theory and troubleshooting techniques
- Electrical License or related certification preferred (may be required in some states)
- Comparing, copying, calculating, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- A clean driving record means in the last 3 years, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents.
- In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, SQL Server software, facility management and reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools
- Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment (e.g., voltage testers, amp clamps, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment tools, and various hand and power tools).
- Experience with industrial operations and maintenance
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of time.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime on holidays and weekends and to work on short notice as needed due to on-call scheduling
- Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed
- While performing the duties of this job, employee will be exposed to reasonable hot/cold ambient weather conditions prevalent at any given time.
- Other hazardous conditions includes: exposure to energized electrical equipment and exposure to rotating equipment.
What You've Accomplished:
- 5+ year’s relevant experience in the renewable energy sector or
- 3+ years related experience and Associates Degree/Tech School Certification or
- B.S. Degree (electrical or technical) and 6 months or more of applicable experience
- Supervisory experience of field staff as a lead or foreman
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to use electrical test equipment such as, DMM, meggers and multi process calibration equipment
- IR Certificate Level 1
- Ultrasound qualifications a plus
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.
What Enel North America Offers You:
Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
Benefits are effective as of day one!
Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
Paid leave programs
The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.
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