Advanced Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)

ZipRecruiter; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading service provider for critical renewable energy infrastructure as a Lead Solar Field Service Technician. This role focuses on the operations and maintenance of solar power plants, ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in solar maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to a family-friendly work culture that offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Company-matching 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle provided

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in O&M on solar power plants.
• Strong electrical and mechanical experience.
• Specific experience with solar inverter systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on solar equipment.
• Responsible for documentation and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards for safety.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Safety awareness

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

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 , critical power and energy storage assets.

Your Impact

The Lead Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance) in the PEARCE Renewables Solar Operations and Maintenance Division performs tasks involving physical labor at solar energy sites near Temple, 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 Temple, 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 .
• Preventative Maintenance experience on Solar Utility equipment is .
• 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 .
• 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 Temple, 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

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!