Solar Inverter Field Service Technician
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. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com. As a Solar Inverter Technician (Utility-Scale / PV Repair), you’ll specialize in the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of central and string inverters on large-scale solar farms. This role is focused specifically on power conversion equipment, not general solar installation. You’ll work hands-on with GE, Sungrow and Power Electronics inverters, diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and ensuring optimal system performance across megawatt-scale solar sites. This is a 100% travel position.
Requirements
- 3-4+ year of hands-on experience with utility-scale solar inverters
- Direct experience working with: GE inverters, Sungrow inverters, Power Electronics inverters
- Experience on megawatt-scale solar sites (ground-mount / solar farms)
- Strong understanding of: DC/AC power conversion, Power electronics troubleshooting, Inverter fault codes and diagnostics
- Experience performing solar maintenance with a focus on inverter systems
- Working knowledge of OSHA / NFPA 70E safety standards
- Experience using multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and testing equipment
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and inverter communications (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair utility-scale inverters (GE, Sungrow, Power Electronics)
- Perform advanced inverter testing and commissioning support
- Conduct LOTO, insulation resistance (megger), IV curve tracing, and IR thermography
- Identify and resolve inverter faults, communication errors, and performance issues
- Support preventative and corrective maintenance on inverter systems
- Work closely with monitoring/SCADA teams to resolve system alerts
- Ensure all work meets OEM specifications and safety standards
- Complete detailed service reports, logs, and documentation
- Maintain and operate company tools, test equipment, and vehicle
- Assist in training junior technicians on inverter diagnostics and repair
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
- all necessary tools and safety equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
