Solar Technician 3

MN8 Energy • Waldorf, MD

15d

About The Position

The Solar Technician III is MN8 Energy’s most experienced field technician position, performing electrical and mechanical services for solar, energy storage, and EV charging installations. The role is responsible for ensuring serviced equipment operates at a high level while providing leadership and training to other field technicians. The position requires a strong commitment to safety and quality, accurate work documentation, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment in a changing field environment.

The work is performed outdoors for up to 90% of the time 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. Weekend availability is required as part of on-call rotations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.
• Communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with navigating internet-based programs.
• Demonstrated 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.
• 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 among sounds.
• Ability to maintain body equilibrium while walking, standing, crouching, and transitioning levels on level, narrow, or slippery surfaces.
• Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision, and the 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time outside the service area.
• 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, a strong work ethic, and continuous commitment to safety and quality.
• Complete required company safety training, review applicable safety policies and procedures before beginning work, 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 safety policies and procedures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar, energy storage, and EV charging installations in accordance with MN8 and original equipment manufacturer standards.
• Troubleshoot installations, identify root causes, and determine the 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.
• 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 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED