Solar Field Technician - Bozeman, MT

QE Solar • Bozeman, MT

4d • $30 - $40

About The Position

As a Solar Field Technician at QE Solar, you provide ongoing field services support for solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and other renewable energy systems. The role focuses on optimizing equipment performance, troubleshooting and resolving issues, supporting emergency repairs, and maintaining operations and maintenance (O&M) compliance. You assist with routine site inspections, maintenance projects, equipment and system testing, and project compliance, troubleshooting, and restoration activities. You may develop technical skills in PV arrays, inverters, medium-voltage systems, BESS, and other solar services through field support, training, and safety orientations. Operations Leads, Solar Engineers, and other management provide coaching and training and qualify technicians for field operations.

The position is performed primarily in field, construction, or industrial environments. QE Solar provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA and applicable laws. The physical and mental demands described are representative of those needed to perform the role's essential functions, and reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Veteran or military experience.
• 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 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.
• Support field teams with real-time solutions to site operations issues and carry out those solutions.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform preventive maintenance on solar, BESS, and other project equipment.
• Support field teams and clients with warranty matters involving equipment and systems for 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 lockout/tagout, 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 reports and communications.
• Communicate with technical leads, project leads and managers, and third-party subcontractors to ensure timely completion of required activities.
• Support recommended performance improvements and address site safety and compliance concerns.
• Perform other responsibilities as directed by the manager.

Benefits

• 100% of the employee premium paid for health benefits; dependents are available at additional low cost.
• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance.
• Perks at Work Marketplace discounts on gym memberships, classes, technology, vacations, tickets, and more.
• Family building and adoption assistance programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discounted life and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED