Traveling Solar PV & ESS O&M Technician

Origis Energy O&M and Construction Technicians•Columbus, MS

5h•$40 - $50•Remote

About The Position

Origis Services, LLC is a rapidly expanding Operations and Maintenance provider in the United States. Our solar asset portfolio continues to increase at a near exponential rate, with a mixture of Owner developed and constructed sites and third-party sites contracted, or already under management. Our goal is to provide a more inclusive service capability, driving out the large expenses that are normally passed through to the owner. Origis is looking for a Traveling Solar PV & ESS O&M Technician, also known as the "Tiger Team Technician," which is a high-skill, field-deployable resource responsible for supporting operational solar and energy storage sites across the fleet. This role is designed for a seasoned technician who excels in inverter repairs, site commissioning, project execution, and mentoring field teams. Approximately 70% of time will be spent traveling to sites. While on site, this technician will lead complex technical tasks and provide training to site teams. During home-based periods, they will contribute to procedural development, team training initiatives, technical documentation review, and remote support of active field operations.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 70% of the time (typically 2 weeks travel, 1 week remote)
Minimum 4 years of direct experience in utility-scale solar O&M or equivalent electrical/industrial experience
Extensive experience with inverter maintenance and troubleshooting (multi-OEM preferred)
High proficiency with Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), work planning, and performing root cause analysis
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex schematics, electrical prints, and technical manuals
Experience developing or reviewing standard operating procedures and technical training materials
Proficient in CMMS use, Microsoft Office, and remote collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed, highly organized, and comfortable working independently in both field and remote settings

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a field training, commissioning, or technical support role
Thermography certification
SCADA system familiarity and remote monitoring tools knowledge
OEM-specific certifications (e.g., SMA, Power Electronics, Sungrow, etc.)

Responsibilities

Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs on PV inverters, BESS, and related infrastructure across multiple OEM platforms
Lead and support project-based work including system upgrades, retrofits, and special initiatives
Provide on-site startup and commissioning support for new sites or equipment
Mentor and train on-site technicians on system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and company best practices
Conduct workmanship audits, verify task execution, and ensure site teams are aligned with procedures and standards
Draft, review, and revise technical procedures and work instructions
Submit and present post-trip reports with analysis and technical findings
Work closely with the training team to identify knowledge gaps, review field team readiness, and support curriculum development
Review completed work orders and CMMS entries for technical accuracy and completeness
Provide remote troubleshooting assistance to field technicians, escalating issues as needed