Lead Solar Field Service Technician II
Pearce Services•Texas, TX
•$28 - $40•Remote
About The Position
As a Lead Solar Field Service Technician (Utility-Scale / PV Repair), you’ll work on large, utility-scale solar farms—not residential or rooftop systems. You’ll handle troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of ground-mount solar systems, central/string inverters, and power plant equipment, while leading a small field crew (4+ techs). You’re responsible for making sure work is done safely, correctly, and on schedule. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with real experience on utility-scale solar sites (megawatt-scale projects). This is a 100% travel position.
Requirements
- 3+ years of utility-scale solar experience (solar farms / ground-mount systems)
- Experience leading crews or acting as lead tech on-site
- Experience working on megawatt-scale PV systems (NOT residential rooftop solar)
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills (inverters, DC systems, power electronics)
- Experience with solar O&M / maintenance work
- Working knowledge of OSHA / NFPA 70E safety standards
- Experience using multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and testing equipment
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair utility-scale solar systems, including inverters, combiner boxes, and string circuits
- Perform testing: LOTO, IV curve tracing, megger/insulation testing, IR scans
- Lead and direct 2+ field technicians on active solar farm sites
- Assign work, track progress, and keep jobs on schedule
- Perform operations and maintenance (O&M) on utility-scale solar plants
- Inspect completed work and ensure it meets quality and safety standards
- Enforce safety requirements (OSHA, NFPA 70E) on-site
- Diagnose system issues and resolve them in the field
- Complete work orders, service logs, and required documentation
- Operate and maintain company vehicle and tools
- Train and support junior technicians in the field
Benefits
- performance and referral bonuses
- production incentives
- tool/equipment and fuel stipends
- company vehicle
- per diem
- health and life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development courses
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- HSA option
- paid vacation
- paid holidays
- company-matching 401(k) Retirement
- Life Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- professional development training
- company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
