Lead Field Tooling Technician - Solar Installations

Nextpower; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock options/ equity potential

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Lead Tool Technician Mechanic to act as the senior technical authority for installation tooling and field tool-support programs. You will lead planning, deployment, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of tooling systems at customer sites and construction projects.

You will diagnose complex equipment issues, train teams, coordinate across engineering, service, and operations, and ensure safe, efficient field execution across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent in a related discipline.
• 5+ years supporting installation tooling, equipment, or field service.
• Ability to read schematics and apply technical documentation.
• Experience leading technical work at active sites with minimal supervision.
• Experience delivering technical training and mentoring.
• Knowledge of EH&S requirements and safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical resource for installation tooling and field deployment activities.
• Plan, schedule, deliver, calibrate, relocate, and demobilize tool-support workshops and equipment.
• Diagnose advanced mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and controls problems.
• Translate schematics and service documentation into actionable field instructions.
• Create and review safety plans, job analyses, and inspection records.
• Lead field tool-support with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Forecast tooling demand, schedules, staffing, and equipment needs.
• Provide hands-on coaching and formal training on tooling best practices.
• Improve maintenance guides, checklists, and training materials.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Field leadership

Schematic reading

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Project planning

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Construction Mgmt or related technical discipline

Tools

Maintenance-management systems

Service-ticketing systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Lead Tool Technician Mechanic to act as the senior technical authority for installation tooling and field tool-support programs. You will lead planning, deployment, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of tooling systems at customer sites and construction projects.

You will diagnose complex equipment issues, train teams, coordinate across engineering, service, and operations, and ensure safe, efficient field execution across multiple