Field Service Technician I - Temple, TX

ACT Power Services•Temple, TX

11d•$25 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Solar Field Service Technician is responsible for safe, productive, day-to-day onsite operations at commercial and utility-scale solar PV plants. The role performs preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to help maximize production. Field Service Technician I is a foundational position in ACT's ACTivate Technician Track, developing technical skills, safety competency, and company culture knowledge under the supervision of senior technicians and Field Leadership. The technician supports preventive and corrective maintenance and inspection work on solar modules, trackers, inverters, and medium-voltage equipment while consistently demonstrating safe work behavior. The position may be filled through direct external hire or internal promotion. Prior experience in another ACTivate Technician Track position is not required. The role is field-based at customer sites where ACT Power Services provides Operations & Maintenance services; it is not assigned to the company’s main office or a traditional work-from-home position. Listed locations are preferred based on primary site assignment, but candidates elsewhere may be considered. Travel to other U.S. sites may be required based on operational and business needs. Work is performed mostly outdoors at job sites, some of which have offices available. The technician must be able to work in inclement weather. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with extended hours and rotating weekend on-call duty. Travel of around 20% is required, and on-call work during off-shift hours and weekends may be needed.

Requirements

Six months to one year of relevant field experience in solar, electrical, or a related technical or mechanical trade, or successful completion of ACT's Apprentice program; equivalent training and education are also considered.
Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) sign-off, or ability to obtain sign-off within an established onboarding period.
OSHA 10 General Industry certification, or ability to obtain it within the first 90 days.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, including identifying fuses, breakers, switches, power sources, and major BoS equipment.
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to take direction and complete tasks.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to travel around 20% and work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to comply with all safety standards and procedures; personal protective equipment is required.
Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8–10 hours per day.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

FAA Part 107 certification.
Technical Writing course.
ACT High Voltage/Medium Voltage training completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

Uphold high safety standards in all work.
Assist with routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting, and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities, including string or central inverter maintenance and repairs.
Perform string-level troubleshooting and repairs, tracker inspections, and basic maintenance support.
Conduct routine vegetation and site-equipment inspections, including monthly inspections.
Clean or replace damaged components as directed.
Apply fundamental knowledge of NEC code, electrical theory, and industry best practices, and complete continuing education as assigned.
Perform basic electrical testing, including IR, continuity, grounding, and voltage testing, under supervision.
Dispatch and remediate repairs under 50V.
Maintain company property, including vehicles, tools, meters, and plant stock.
Maintain service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare-parts inventory; log data into Fiix, TrueContext, Deputy, and ACT SharePoint.
Conduct and log vehicle inspections on time.
Initiate warranty claims with equipment vendors or OEMs as needed.
Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate them.
Conduct pre-job brief analysis.
Participate in the Good Catch Program and BBSO observations.
Attend maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical-writing training as assigned.