Solar Technician 2

MN8 Energy • El Paso, TX

2d

About The Position

The posting describes a field technician role performing electrical and mechanical services for solar, energy storage, and EV charging installations. The role focuses on carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment to identify root causes and appropriate repairs, and completing assigned tasks safely, correctly, and on time. It also requires maintaining and accounting for company vehicles, tools, equipment, electronics, and parts, and accurately completing work documentation, checklists, timecards, and photographs. The technician must follow MN8 and OEM standards, comply with safety policies, participate in required safety training and meetings, and complete other duties assigned by a direct supervisor.

The role requires regular outdoor work, travel to project locations, and driving for up to six hours per day. Travel outside the service area may reach 50% of the time, and work may take place outdoors up to 90% of the time. Weekend availability is required as part of on-call rotations. The posting also describes work in a fast-changing environment that may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures.

Note: The title and overview in the supplied posting do not match: the title is “Solar Technician 2,” while the position overview and duties describe a “Solar Technician III.”

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with navigating internet-based programs.
• Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand basic design drawings and schematics.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of electrical theory.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform and interpret IV curve tracing to determine whether an issue exists.
• Ability to drive a vehicle.
• Availability to work weekends as part of on-call rotations.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk distances up to five miles in a day.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and similar structures while maintaining three points of contact.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and discriminate sounds.
• Ability to maintain equilibrium while walking, standing, crouching, and transitioning between levels on level, narrow, or slippery surfaces.
• Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision, and ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat above 100°F or extreme cold below 32°F for periods exceeding one hour.
• Ability to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to drive up to six hours per day to reach and return from project locations.
• Ability to travel outside the service area up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to work outdoors up to 90% of the time performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing environment that may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate integrity, initiative, work ethic, and a continuous commitment to safety and quality.
• Complete company-required safety training and review and understand applicable safety policies and procedures before beginning work.
• Attend and participate in weekly safety meetings.
• Oversee, direct, and train Solar Technician 1 and Solar Technician 2 employees working in the area.
• Ensure required personal protective equipment is received, inspected, and used in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar, energy storage, and EV charging installations in accordance with MN8 and OEM standards.
• Troubleshoot installations, determine root causes, and identify repairs needed to return equipment to service.
• Complete assigned tasks safely, correctly, and within the allotted time.
• Account for and maintain company-provided vehicles, tools, equipment, electronics, and parts; keep them undamaged and properly stored.
• Complete required documentation, checklists, timecards, and photographs accurately.
• Complete other duties and tasks assigned by the direct supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following the date of hire.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) with competitive employer match.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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