Field Operations Technician

NextGenEnergyJobs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks a Hybrid Field Technician to support residential solar installations through site assessments, post-install inspections, and field tasks. You will visit customer homes, collect measurements, photos, and data to inform design and readiness.

Responsibilities include roof condition assessments, ladder work, attic inspections, and collaboration with install teams to resolve issues and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PV design/installation experience preferred (1+ year).

Responsibilities

• Visit homes to collect measurements, photos, and data for solar design.
• Assess roof conditions, electrical panels, and property features.
• Climb ladders and inspect attics as needed.
• Submit survey data using mobile field tools in a timely manner.
• Perform post-installation inspections for readiness and compliance.
• Coordinate with install teams and project managers to resolve issues.

Skills

PV installation experience

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

OSHA 10/30

Roof access

Mobile field tools

Field surveying

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Field tablets/laptops

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.