Entry-Level Solar Field Technician: PV Maintenance

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Roth (with employer match)

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vis

FSA, HSA, Dependent Care

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to oversee safe, productive, day-to-day onsite operations at commercial and utility-scale solar plants. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize production while upholding safety standards.

The role is field-based, supporting maintenance on PV modules, trackers, inverters, and MV equipment, with opportunities to learn and grow within the ACT Technician Track.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of relevant field experience in solar, electrical, or a related technical/mechanical trade; or successful completion of ACT's Apprentice program (equivalent training and education also considered)
• Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) sign-off, or ability to obtain sign-off within an established onboarding period
• OSHA 10 General Industry certification, or ability to obtain within the first 90 days
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, including identification of fuses, breakers, switches, power sources, and major BoS equipment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks
• Valid Driver's License
• Must have the ability to travel around 20% and work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends as needed
• FAA Part 107 certification, a Technical Writing course, and ACT High Voltage/Medium Voltage training completed or in progress

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
• Assist in and support routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting, and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities, including inverter (string or central) maintenance and repairs
• Perform string-level troubleshooting and repairs, tracker inspections, and basic maintenance support
• Conduct routine vegetation and site equipment inspections, including monthly inspections
• Clean or replace damaged components as directed
• Apply fundamental knowledge of NEC code, electrical theory, and industry best practices, with continuing education as assigned
• Perform basic electrical testing (IR, continuity, grounding, voltage) under supervision
• Responsible for dispatching and remediation efforts on repairs under 50V
• Maintain company property such as vehicles, tools, meters, and plant stock
• Maintain service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory; log data into Fiix, TrueContext, Deputy, and ACT SharePoint
• Conduct and log vehicle inspections on time
• Initiate warranty claims with equipment vendors/OEMs as needed
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
• Conduct pre-job brief analysis
• Actively participate in the Good Catch Program and BBSO observations
• Attend maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical writing training as assigned

Skills

Field experience in solar/electrical

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Valid Driver's License

Travel ability

FAA Part 107 certification

Education

OSHA 10 General Industry

Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) sign-off

ACT Apprentice program completion

ACT High Voltage/Medium Voltage training

Technical Writing course

Tools

Fiix

TrueContext

Deputy

ACT SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to oversee safe, productive, day-to-day onsite operations at commercial and utility-scale solar plants. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize production while upholding safety standards.

The role is field-based, supporting maintenance on PV modules, trackers, inverters, and MV equipment, with opportunities to learn and grow within the ACT Technician Track.