Lead Solar Field Service Technician

Pearce Services•Tucson, AZ

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. As a Lead Solar Field Service Technician III (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). These are local sites-candidates should reside within 50 miles of the Tucson, Arizona areas.

Requirements

4-5+ years of utility-scale solar experience (solar farms / ground-mount systems)
Experience leading crews of 4+ 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 4+ 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