Lead Technician Solar – Mexico
MG HR, S. de R.L. de C.V.Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
Job Description
Solar Plant Supervisor (Lead Technician Solar – Mexico)
General Information
Position: Lead Technician Solar – Mexico
Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Reports to: O&M Manager – Solar
Location: La Toba Energy Center
Schedule: Full-time / Operational role
Direct Reports: Solar technicians, contractors, and service providers
Languages: Spanish and English
Position Objective
Supervise the operation, maintenance, and safety activities of the solar plant, ensuring maximum plant availability and efficiency, compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, as well as the proper execution of preventive and corrective maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations and maintenance activities of the solar plant
Coordinate field technical staff and contractors
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and work permit systems
Monitor plant performance through SCADA and monitoring platforms
Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for:
Photovoltaic modules
Inverters
Transformers
Solar trackers
Substations
HVAC systems
Large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Perform basic failure analysis and follow up on incidents
Monitor plant availability, generation, and operational KPIs
Prepare operational and maintenance reports
Track alarms, events, and critical failures
Ensure compliance with applicable NOM standards and HSE policies
Coordinate electrical switching operations according to approved procedures
Manage basic inventory of tools and spare parts
Participate in internal and external audits
Maintain communication with internal teams (engineering, operations) and external stakeholders (CENACE, transmission operators, clients), as required
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field. Professional degree preferred.
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective communication and coordination with multidisciplinary teams
Safety-oriented mindset (HSE focus)
Proactivity and initiative
Contractor and vendor management
Ability to prepare reports and communicate technical information
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Basic technical English proficiency (reading manuals, technical reports, and communication with suppliers)
Required Experience
3 to 5 years of experience in solar plant operations and maintenance
Experience supervising technical personnel
Experience working with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems
Knowledge of inverters, transformers, and substations
Preferred:
Experience with BESS systems
SCADA systems knowledge
Solar tracker systems
Experience interacting with CENACE
Technical Knowledge
Photovoltaic plant operations
Electrical diagram interpretation
Electrical safety and LOTO procedures
Work permit systems
Generation and availability KPIs
Preventive and corrective maintenance practices
SCADA and monitoring systems
Basic to intermediate Excel skills and technical reporting
Mexican regulatory framework:
NOM-001-SEDE
NOM-029-STPS
NOM-002-STPS
NOM-017-STPS
NOM-052-SEMARNAT