Clearway Energy
Solar Technician
$50K–$107K
Waipahu, Hawaii, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- Level II: 1+ years in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC; alternatively, 2+ years of qualifying field experience may substitute. Level III: 4+ years of PV solar experience, with qualifying I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience accepted in lieu. No prior electrical experience required for Trainee.
- Education
- Trainee: high school diploma or GED, or willingness to obtain within the first 6 months of employment. A 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.
About the job
Troubleshoots, maintains, services, and repairs solar PV systems and related equipment to support safe and efficient power plant operations.
What you'll do
- Performs corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance on solar PV equipment, with responsibilities varying by technician level.
- Troubleshoots electrical, instrumentation, control, and inverter systems; completes work orders and operational documentation as applicable.
- Follows safety and environmental requirements and may work on-call, travel, or perform site operations support.
What they ask for
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record; ability to travel and work in adverse environments.
- Demonstrable mechanical aptitude; basic electrical knowledge and related work experience are required for Level I and above.
- Level II: 1+ years in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC, or 2+ years of qualifying field electrical experience in lieu of applicable solar experience.
- Level III: 4+ years of PV solar experience, or qualifying I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience; high school diploma or GED is required for Trainee, or may be obtained within six months.
Nice to have
- Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
- 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications.
Pay
USD $50,000 - $60,000 (Technician Trainee; base salary range); USD $54,000 - $77,000 (Solar Technician I; base salary range); USD $62,000 - $88,000 (Solar Technician II; base salary range); USD $88,000 - $107,000 (Solar Technician III; base salary range); USD $50,000 — $107,000 (base salary range across all U.S. locations)
Tools
solar PV systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, distributed control systems, inverter, instrumentation and control systems
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