Senior Equipment Operator

Job Description:

Location: Onsite - Fremont, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

At Nextracker, we lead with purpose. The Senior Equipment Operator role is central to ensuring safe, innovative, and efficient R&D field deployment. You'll work directly with our technology and product teams, helping shape the future of solar tracking through hands-on application and technical leadership.

Nextracker is seeking a highly skilled Senior Equipment Operator to join our team in Fremont, CA. This role is pivotal to the safe and effective deployment of specialized solar tracking equipment in support of R&D and field validation activities. We're looking for an experienced operator who can lead by example, train others, and take ownership of equipment operations with a strong safety-first mindset.

• Operate and maintain a variety of heavy and specialized equipment, including: Pile Driver, Truss Driver Machine, Excavator, Telehandler, Scissor Lift, Skid Steer, Aerial Boom Lift, Fork Lift, Trucks

• Adapt daily to different tracker types and operational needs, switching between equipment as necessary

• Perform daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and ensure machines meet safety standards

• Conduct hands-on training for team members, especially on new or specialized equipment

• Supervise field operations, ensuring safe and efficient workflows

• Assist in the deployment and field testing of new solar tracker products and technologies

• Execute boots-on-the-ground labor when needed, supporting crews beyond equipment operation

• Maintain compliance with all internal safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

• Travel off-site on occasion for equipment-related training or field support

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of hands-on heavy equipment operating experience (solar or construction environments preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate and maintain a broad range of equipment

• Equipment operation licenses/certifications strongly preferred (e.g., forklift, aerial lift)

• Prior leadership or team lead experience, especially with training responsibilities

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and accountability in fieldwork

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Experience supporting solar tracker installations or product applications is a plus

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Culture is our Passion