Field Operations Technician

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is actively seeking a Field Technician to support residential solar installations through site assessments and post-install inspections. You will visit homes to gather measurements, photographs, and data essential for solar design, and verify readiness for installation with project teams.

The role requires comfort working on roofs, ladders, and in outdoor conditions, with up to 50 lbs lifting, plus familiarity with basic hand tools and mobile field devices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• PV design/installation experience is preferred (1 year).
• Comfort working on roofs and ladders.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and measuring devices.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer homes to collect measurements, photos, and data for solar design.
• Assess roof conditions and electrical panels using standard tools.
• Climb ladders, walk rooftops, and inspect attics when needed.
• Submit survey data using mobile field tools.
• Perform post-installation inspections for AHJ/utility readiness.
• Ensure installed systems match plans and safety standards.
• Collaborate with install teams to resolve inspection issues.
• Provide documentation confirming inspection readiness and communicate with AHJ and customers.
• Review completed installs for readiness and schedule inspections.

Skills

PV installation

Roof safety

Blueprint reading

Data collection

Ladder/climb

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Mobile field tools

Basic electrical testing

Job description

The Hybrid Field Technician supports both the beginning and end of the residential solar installation pipeline by performing site assessments prior to installation, inspections post-install, and other lone worker and team field work as needed for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit customer homes to collect detailed measurements, photographs, and structural/electrical data required for solar design.
• Accurately assess roof conditions, electrical service panels, and property features using standardized tools and protocols.
• Climb ladders, walk rooftops, and conduct attic inspections as required.
• Submit all survey data in a timely, complete, and accurate manner using mobile field tools.
• Perform post-installation inspection visits to ensure project readiness for final AHJ inspection or utility approval.
• Confirm installed systems match approved plans and meet workmanship, code, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with install teams and project managers to resolve inspection-related issues as needed.
• Provide documentation (photos, checklist, notes) verifying inspection readiness.
• Discuss system installations with the AHJ and customers.
• Review completed installations for determination of readiness for inspection
• Work with the AHJ and Customer to schedule inspections

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous PV design, PV installation or PV electrical experience (such as reading blueprints or plans, using tools and equipment, testing wiring or circuitry, National Electric Code knowledge, basic electrical theory knowledge, etc.) is helpful with a minimum of one year of field construction experience preferred
• Comfortable working on roofs, using ladders, and working in tight or elevated spaces.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, measuring devices, and mobile technology.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow standardized procedures.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb and work from 30-foot ladders.
• Comfortable working in outdoor conditions including heat, cold, and variable weather.
• Capable of working in attics and other confined spaces when necessary.
• Must be able to walk rooftops of varying slopes and materials.