Journeyman Solar Electrician - Field O&M Pro

QE Solar; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health benefits

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance

Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

QE Solar is seeking a Solar Electrician (Journeyman) to provide hands-on maintenance and repairs across multiple PV sites, including inverter, PV array, MV, and BESS equipment. You will diagnose failures, perform preventative maintenance, and mentor junior technicians while coordinating with project managers and contractors to keep solar assets running reliably.

This field role requires readiness for outdoor work, strict safety adherence, and staying current with industry certifications.

Qualifications

• MA Journeyman license required.
• 1+ years electrical experience with electrical license.
• Inverter and/or BESS certifications preferred.
• Thermography (Level 1) certification preferred.
• Familiarity with RS485, Modbus, TCP/IP networks.
• OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E knowledge beneficial.
• CPR/First Aid training recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair solar site systems and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on PV arrays, inverters, MV, and BESS.
• Lead safety oversight and coordinate contractors on site.
• Prepare service tickets and reports after visits or repairs.
• Mentor and train technicians and ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Field service

Safety protocols

Team coordination

Education

MA Journeyman license

Inverter/BESS certifications

OSHA 30 Certification

NFPA 70E

CPR/First Aid

Tools

RS485

Modbus

TCP/IP

Job description

QE Solar is seeking a Solar Electrician (Journeyman) to provide hands-on maintenance and repairs across multiple PV sites, including inverter, PV array, MV, and BESS equipment. You will diagnose failures, perform preventative maintenance, and mentor junior technicians while coordinating with project managers and contractors to keep solar assets running reliably.

This field role requires readiness for outdoor work, strict safety adherence, and staying current with industry certifications.