Senior O&M Tech

We are a growing solar energy company based in Atlanta, serving the Southeast, committed to helping businesses transition to renewable energy through innovative solutions like Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Our mission is to make clean energy accessible, reliable, and financially beneficial for our customers. We build and own next-generation energy infrastructure — powering cities, businesses and institutions with reliable, renewable energy. We believe the built environment of the future will incorporate renewable power on every surface that can support it. That’s why we designed an easy-to-adopt platform that allows large-scale customers to achieve the benefits from solar energy with no upfront investment.

Job Summary

We’re seeking a

Senior Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician

to join our growing team. You will act as a Team Lead, responsible for performing preventative / corrective maintenance on our solar operations and for training other team members. We’re looking for

a player and a coach

- someone who can do the work alongside the team, especially for advanced troubleshooting, while also refining process documentation and developing training modules.

You should be able to explain the big picture of the O&M functionality as it relates to the solar industry - what we’re doing and

why

it matters. You must have strong capabilities to analyze PV performance and troubleshoot potential issues remotely. The ideal candidate will also assist in implementation of a new data management system to automate priorities. This role reports to the O&M Manager.

Job Responsibilities

- Prioritize O&M activities so that all projects maintain a minimum uptime of 95%

- Identify, record and correct issues and deficiencies with extreme precision and detail

- Work autonomously to successfully record work activities using the required applications and systems such as Solargrade/Sitecapture

- Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of Cherry Street Energy operations and maintenance systems

- Create new scalable systems and procedures with an entrepreneurial mindset

- Effectively work cross-departmentally to ensure collaboration and operational excellence

- Travel primarily limited to within the state of Georgia, some travel outside of the state may be required in the future

Job Requirements

- 3+ years of field-based experience with PV systems, including at least 1 year in a lead role performing commissioning, troubleshooting, and/or operations & maintenance.

- Experience developing clear instructional documentation for field and software-based processes.

- Proficient in use and maintenance of electrical and mechanical testing equipment, including torque tools, multimeters, insulation resistance testers, I-V curve tracers, thermal cameras, low-resistance ohmmeters, and ground testers.

- Familiarity with industry-standard PV monitoring platforms (e.g., AlsoEnergy, Locus, SMA Sunny Portal, SolarEdge, Enphase) for commissioning, diagnostics, and performance analysis.

- Strong understanding of distributed generation PV systems, including common failure modes and underperformance diagnostics.

- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC 2014–2023) and NFPA 70B (2023) as applied to PV systems.

- NABCEP PV Installation Professional and/or Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist certification preferred; OSHA-10 preferred.

- Proficient with digital project management and documentation tools (e.g., Procore, Solargrade, Smartsheet, Google Drive, Microsoft Word and Excel) and able to quickly learn new platforms.

- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

- Ability to travel throughout Georgia and the Southeast 3–4 days per week and work remaining days in-office at the West Midtown Atlanta headquarters.

Essential Job Function

A note to recruitment agencies - we are not interested in engaging with third party recruiters at this time.

Unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies are not accepted. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a written agreement will become the property of Cherry Street Energy, and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.