Microgrid Operations Technician
Also posted as Also posted as: Microgrid Operations Tech, Specialist, Maintenance Tech, Service Tech
A microgrid operations technician operates, monitors, troubleshoots, and maintains distributed-energy systems that may combine onsite generation, batteries, controls, switchgear, and utility interconnections. The role blends power systems, controls, and SCADA work to keep local energy systems reliable and safe.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Operate microgrid assets
Monitor generation, batteries, switchgear, and utility interconnections during normal and abnormal conditions.
Monitor controls and SCADA
Track alarms, trends, and operating states through control and monitoring systems.
Troubleshoot power issues
Investigate faults, abnormal readings, and equipment outages across distributed-energy assets.
Support switching and commissioning
Assist with safe switching, testing, startup, and documentation as systems are commissioned or modified.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Power
Working safely on the power systems that energize equipment and facilities.
Controls
Troubleshooting and tuning the control systems that automate equipment and processes.
SCADA
Working with the SCADA systems that monitor and control distributed operations.
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