Field Service Technician II – Solar
About The Position
This role is performed in person, outdoors, on solar sites in and around St. Louis, Missouri. You must already live within commuting distance of St. Louis, or be prepared to relocate there at your own expense before your start date. This is not a remote or work-from-home job. Applications from candidates who are not located in — or actively relocating to — the St. Louis area cannot be considered for this posting. Energy Support Services keeps solar and energy storage systems safe, reliable, and producing clean power. As a Field Service Technician II – Solar, you’ll work independently on advanced inspections, preventative maintenance, and system troubleshooting — operating safely in high-voltage environments without direct supervision, guiding junior technicians on site, and progressing along a defined pathway toward Technician III. We hire experienced technicians out of other industries at this level regularly, and we build the solar knowledge on top. If you have two or more years of serious hands-on technical work in any industry and you’re the person people bring the problem nobody else could figure out, we want your application.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of hands-on technical, electrical, or mechanical work in any industry — solar, electrical, automotive, diesel, HVAC/R, telecommunications, wind, power generation, industrial maintenance, utilities, or a military technical specialty.
- Solid working understanding of electrical fundamentals — AC and DC theory, series and parallel circuits, grounding, and safe work practices around energized equipment.
- Confident with a multimeter and able to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics or engineering drawings.
- Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills, and a track record of working independently without someone checking on you.
- Strong communication skills and the patience to bring a junior technician along.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Nice To Haves
- Solar-specific or grid-tied PV system experience.
- FAA Part 107 drone certification — we pay for it.
- OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E — we pay for these as well.
- Hands-on time with I/V curve tracers, megohmmeters, or insulation testers — or comparable diagnostic instruments from another trade.
- Familiarity with Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) or SCADA — the monitoring systems that report site performance remotely.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example in promoting a safe working culture in the field.
- Perform approved hazardous electrical energy control procedures and select the exact PPE required for each task.
- Participate in and actively critique Pre-Job Briefs and Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Apply personal lockout/tagout as a worker, or serve as work leader once approved.
- Perform comprehensive electrical and mechanical inspections of solar energy systems.
- Conduct advanced preventative maintenance including infrared thermography, insulation resistance testing, and I/V curve tracing — all of which we train you on.
- Help build and implement preventative maintenance schedules for your assigned sites.
- Independently diagnose and troubleshoot system and operational issues.
- Operate and troubleshoot safely in 600VAC and 1500VDC environments without direct supervision.
- Use specialized diagnostic tools and root-cause analysis to handle equipment repairs and replacements.
- Create and maintain detailed, accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs with minimal oversight.
- Prepare clear technical reports and actionable equipment recommendations for the Team Lead.
- Stay current on industry best practices, safety updates, and emerging technology.
- Share your expertise and give supportive guidance to junior technicians on site.
- Help improve the quality, clarity, and safety content of our training materials.
- Support your teammates and take on other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tools and equipment: provided. Company truck, company fuel/credit card, and vehicle maintenance card.
- Up to an 8% performance bonus, paid annually.
- Company-provided PPE and flame-resistant clothing kit (bibs, jackets, pants, shirts) at no cost to you.
- Medical, dental, and vision.
- We pay 80% of your health insurance premiums.
- 401(k) with up to a 7.5% company match.
- PTO accrued each pay period — 120 hours/year (years 0–2), 160 hours (years 3–9), 200 hours (10+ years) — plus 11 paid holidays.
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance at 1x your annual salary.
- OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E/70B, FAA Part 107 (drone), and our internal O&M Tech course series.
- A published Field Tech Development Pathway with defined progression to Technician III.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year for approved programs.
- Retirement Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Absences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
