Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

Pearce Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent service provider in critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure is seeking an Advanced Solar Field Service Technician. This role involves operation and maintenance of solar power plants, performing preventative and corrective tasks while ensuring safety and professionalism. Candidates should have relevant experience and reside within 50 miles of Laredo, Texas.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development courses

Company vehicle provision

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Commercial/Industrial operations and maintenance (O&M) on solar power plants.
• Strong mechanical and electrical experience with troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Specific solar experience with Inverters, Tracker Systems, or Sub-Stations Equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of solar utility equipment.
• Responsible for documentation including work orders and inventory control.
• Provide troubleshooting for installed solar equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical components

Mechanical and electrical experience

Safety background

Job description

Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

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Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. We are the premier independent service provider for our nation’s critical infrastructure. With over 2,500 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation’s wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation, critical power and energy storage assets.

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. We are the premier independent service provider for our nation’s critical infrastructure. With over 2,500 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation’s wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation, critical power and energy storage assets.

The Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance), Level III in the PEARCE Renewables Solar Operations and Maintenance Division performs tasks involving physical labor at solar energy sites near Laredo, Texas. The Solar Field Service Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of solar power plants in accordance with established preventative and corrective maintenance standards while always maintaining safety and professionalism. These are local sites-candidates should reside within 50 miles of the Laredo, Texas areas.

Your Impact

The Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance), Level III in the PEARCE Renewables Solar Operations and Maintenance Division performs tasks involving physical labor at solar energy sites near Laredo, Texas. The Solar Field Service Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of solar power plants in accordance with established preventative and corrective maintenance standards while always maintaining safety and professionalism. These are local sites-candidates should reside within 50 miles of the Laredo, Texas areas.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of Solar Utility and Sub-Station equipment.
• Responsible for documentation including, but not limited to, work orders, time logs, inventory control, and emergency information schedules.
• Provide a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components with help and use of digital multi-meters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment.
• Testing/troubleshooting installed solar equipment and ensuring proper working order.
• Must have a strong safety background with experience in Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Able work in a solo as well as a group environment.
• Operate and maintain a motor vehicle safely and legally per the PEARCE Renewables Employee Handbook and insurance requirements.
  
  

Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in Commercial/Industrial operations and maintenance (O&M) on solar power plants is preferred.
• Preventative Maintenance experience on Solar Utility equipment is preferred.
• Candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical experience with troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Specific solar experience with Inverters, Tracker Systems, or Sub-Stations Equipment (TMEIC/SMA/Sungrow/Nextracker/ATI, etc.) is preferred.
• Takes initiative to escalate issues at site.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop laborers into Apprentices.
• High aptitude and a strong work ethic are a must.
  
  

Physical/Work Environment

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

• Must live within approximately 50 miles of the Laredo, Texas areas.
• Be exposed to ambient temperatures while working outdoors.
• Lift and move equipment as needed (up to 50 pounds).
• Employment may require working on weekends and holidays, including an "on call" service availability via telephone/text message.
• Travel requirements dependent on support of the company (up to 25% travel).
  
  

Compensation: $30.00-$42.00 hourly/DOE

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$30—$42 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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