Solar Field Technician
About The Position
As a Solar Field Technician at QE Solar, you provide ongoing field-services support to solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and other renewable energy systems to optimize equipment performance, troubleshoot and resolve issues, support emergency repairs, and maintain operations and maintenance (O&M) compliance. You assist with routine site inspections, maintenance projects, equipment and system testing, project compliance, troubleshooting, and restoration. Field technicians participate in field support, training, and safety orientations to develop technical expertise in areas such as PV arrays, inverters, medium-voltage systems, BESS, and other solar services. Operations Leads, Solar Engineers, and other management provide coaching and training and qualify technicians for field operations. The role requires extensive regional travel and occasional national travel to meet client field-operation needs. Physical duties include regularly lifting 25, 50, and 80 pounds; moving safely over uneven terrain; sitting or driving for prolonged periods; climbing ladders safely while carrying 50 pounds; and working in extreme weather.
Requirements
- High school or technical school degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0–2+ years of specialist or technical experience with solar projects, BESS, or other renewable systems.
- Experience with data acquisition systems.
- Ability to lift 25, 50, and 80 pounds regularly.
- Ability to move safely over uneven terrain.
- Ability to sit or drive for prolonged periods.
- Ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in extreme weather.
- Willingness to travel extensively regionally and occasionally nationally.
Nice To Haves
- Veterans or candidates with military experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Experience working with 600V–1500V systems.
- Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and current NFPA 70E requirements.
- Proficiency with technology and computing programs or platforms.
- Commercial and industrial (C&I) or utility-scale solar work experience.
- Experience operating solar sites and/or performing project maintenance and compliance.
- Inverter and/or BESS manufacturer certifications, such as SunGrow, Power Electronics, Solectria, or BYD.
- Level 1 thermography certification.
- IT/networking skills, including familiarity with RS485, Modbus, and TCP/IP.
- NABCEP PV Installer Certification.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Completion of NFPA 70E courses.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair failures at existing solar sites and identify and correct potential issues that could affect future site performance.
- Assist field teams with real-time solutions to site operations issues and carry out the required work.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform preventative maintenance on solar, BESS, and other project equipment.
- Support field teams and clients with equipment and system warranty matters, including use or replacement.
- Install, remove, troubleshoot, and maintain solar, BESS, and related electrical equipment.
- Maintain a safe, event-free work environment by following company and client protocols, safety procedures, regulations, and safe-work practices, including lock-out/tag-out, JHA completion, and LDL testing.
- Prepare service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications, and equipment-improvement investigations.
- Provide timely and complete written and oral communications.
- Coordinate with technical leads, project leads and managers, and third-party subcontractors to ensure timely resolution of required activities.
- Support recommended performance improvements and address site safety and compliance concerns.
- Perform other responsibilities as directed by the manager.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health-benefit premiums, with additional dependents available at low cost.
- Health, dental, and vision plans.
- FSA or HSA options.
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Discounted life and disability insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
