Overnight Solar Operator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

1. Team Supervision & Workforce Management
Supervise, schedule, and develop a team of PV maintenance technicians across Imperial Sun Solar, Overnight Solar, and additional sites as the portfolio expands.
Assign daily work, balance staffing across sites, and ensure adequate coverage for planned maintenance, corrective work, and emergency response.
Conduct performance reviews, one-on-ones, and skills assessments; identify training needs and support technician development and retention.
Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and work-quality standards across all supervised sites.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for technicians on complex equipment issues or field safety concerns.
2. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
Plan and oversee preventive maintenance (PM) programs for PV modules, inverters, combiner boxes, trackers, transformers, switchgear, and balance-of-plant systems.
Direct corrective maintenance response to equipment failures, underperformance alerts, and inspection findings to minimize downtime and lost generation.
Review maintenance data and performance trends to identify recurring failure modes and drive root-cause analysis with O&M engineering.
Ensure spare parts availability and coordinate with procurement/supply chain on critical components and long-lead items.
3. Safety, Compliance & Site Standards
Champion a strong safety culture; ensure full compliance with Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO), arc-flash, and high-voltage safety procedures across all sites.
Conduct or oversee job safety analyses (JSAs), toolbox talks, and safety audits; ensure timely close-out of corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, and NFPA 70E requirements, plus applicable state and local environmental regulations.
Maintain site access, security, and environmental compliance standards (stormwater, vegetation management, and habitat requirements as applicable).
4. Monitoring Coordination & Work Order Management
Partner with the Remote Operations Center (ROC) / SCADA monitoring team to triage alarms, prioritize response, and confirm resolution of equipment issues.
Ensure technicians create, update, and close SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) Work Orders, or the equivalent CMMS, accurately and on schedule.
Monitor Work Order backlog and escalate aging or high-priority items to the O&M Manager and asset management team.
Participate in daily and weekly maintenance planning meetings to align field activity with generation forecasts and outage schedules.
5. Vendor, Warranty & Contractor Management
Coordinate on-site work performed by OEM service providers, warranty technicians, and specialty subcontractors (module, inverter, tracker, and electrical contractors).
Track warranty claims and performance-guarantee issues; ensure timely documentation and follow-up with OEMs.
Oversee contractor safety orientation, site access, and compliance with the Company's site rules.
6. Outage & Site Coordination
Coordinate planned outages and equipment isolations with the ROC/scheduling coordinators to minimize generation loss and ensure safe system states.
Authorize and document switching operations, clearances, and equipment isolation for field work.
Maintain accurate records of planned work, site access, and crew activity across supervised sites.
7. Reporting & Documentation
Prepare and deliver regular maintenance and performance reports (availability, Performance Ratio, Work Order cycle time, downtime causes) to the O&M Manager and asset management.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, and incident reports for each site.
Support post-event investigations and document lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
8. New Site Integration & Portfolio Growth
Support the transition of new Southern California and Arizona PV sites from construction/commissioning into steady-state operations and maintenance.
Help build out maintenance staffing plans, spare parts inventories, and SOPs for incoming sites.
Participate in commissioning punch-list resolution, acceptance testing support, and initial performance troubleshooting for newly energized assets.
Travel to new or existing sites as needed to support ramp-up activities and cross-train technicians across the growing portfolio
1Qualifications
Required
Associated degree in electrical engineering, renewable energy, or a related technical field - OR equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in solar PV operations & maintenance, electrical maintenance, or utility-scale power plant maintenance.
Minimum 2-3 years in a supervisory or lead role directing field maintenance technicians.
Working knowledge of PV system components: modules, string/central inverters, trackers, combiner boxes, MV/HV transformers, and switchgear.
Strong knowledge of electrical safety practices, including LOTO, arc-flash awareness, and high-voltage switching procedures.
Familiarity with SCADA/DAS monitoring platforms and CMMS/work order systems (SAP PM or equivalent).
Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between Southern California and Arizona plant sites.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred
Experience supervising maintenance across multiple utility-scale PV sites simultaneously.
OSHA 30-Hour certification, NFPA 70E qualification, or equivalent electrical safety credentials.
Experience supporting new-site commissioning or ramp-up into commercial operations.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Experience with major PV OEM platforms (e.g., First Solar, SMA, Sungrow, Nextracker, or similar).
2Core Competencies
Comparative view of the leadership and technical competencies expected of the role:
Operational Leadership Technical Acumen
Team coaching & performance management PV systems knowledge (modules, inverters, trackers, balance-of-plant)
Decision-making under pressure SCADA/DAS monitoring & alarm triage
Effective escalation & communication SAP PM / CMMS work order proficiency
Process discipline & SOP adherence Electrical safety, LOTO & high-voltage switching expertise