Solar Technician 2

MN8 Energy • NJ, NJ

4h

About The Position

The Solar Technician II performs electrical and mechanical services in the field and helps ensure that solar, energy storage, and EV charging equipment operates effectively. The role includes preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and determining root causes and repairs needed to return equipment to service. The technician also provides direction and training to other field technicians, while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, documentation, and equipment care.

The work is primarily outdoors and involves travel to project locations, including driving up to six hours per day and travel outside the service area up to 50% of the time. The technician may work outdoors up to 90% of the time, in extreme heat or cold, and must be available for weekend on-call rotations. The role may involve working in a fast-changing environment that requires quick decisions with limited processes and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass criminal background and motor vehicle record checks.
• Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Strong 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 and drive up to six hours per day to reach and return from project locations.
• Ability to work weekends as part of on-call rotations.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time outside the service area and work outdoors up to 90% of the time.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk distances up to five miles per 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 distinguish sounds.
• Ability to maintain balance 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 longer than 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 work in a fast-changing environment that may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of the month following the hire date.
• 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