Lead Solar Field Service Technician

Pearce Services; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-matching 401(k) Retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Texas is seeking a Lead Solar Field Service Technician to work on utility-scale solar farms. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of solar systems, leading a crew of technicians. The role requires extensive utility-scale solar experience and strong electrical troubleshooting skills. This position is 100% travel and offers competitive hourly compensation with benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of utility-scale solar experience (solar farms / ground-mount systems).
• Experience leading crews of 4+ or acting as lead tech on-site.
• Working knowledge of OSHA / NFPA 70E safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair utility-scale solar systems.
• Lead and direct field technicians on active solar farm sites.
• Perform operations and maintenance (O&M) on utility-scale solar plants.

Skills

Utility-scale solar experience

Electrical troubleshooting and repair skills

Leadership experience

Basic computer skills

Tools

Multimeters

Meggars

Testing equipment

Job description

Your Impact

As a Lead Solar Field Service Technician (Utility-Scale / PV Repair), you’ll work on large, utility-scale solar farms—not residential or rooftop systems. You’ll handle troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of ground-mount solar systems, central/string inverters, and power plant equipment, while leading a small field crew (4+ techs). You’re responsible for making sure work is done safely, correctly, and on schedule. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone with real experience on utility‑scale solar sites (megawatt‑scale projects).

This is a 100% travel position.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair utility-scale solar systems, including inverters, combiner boxes, and string circuits
• Perform testing: LOTO, IV curve tracing, megger/insulation testing, IR scans
• Lead and direct 4+ field technicians on active solar farm sites
• Assign work, track progress, and keep jobs on schedule
• Perform operations and maintenance (O&M) on utility-scale solar plants
• Inspect completed work and ensure it meets quality and safety standards
• Enforce safety requirements (OSHA, NFPA 70E) on‑site
• Diagnose system issues and resolve them in the field
• Complete work orders, service logs, and required documentation
• Operate and maintain company vehicle and tools
• Train and support junior technicians in the field

Core Experience (Utility-Scale Experience Required)

• 4-5+ years of utility-scale solar experience (solar farms / ground‑mount systems)
• Experience leading crews of 4+ or acting as lead tech on‑site
• Experience working on megawatt‑scale PV systems (NOT residential rooftop solar)
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills (inverters, DC systems, power electronics)
• Experience with solar O&M / maintenance work
• Working knowledge of OSHA / NFPA 70E safety standards
• Experience using multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, and testing equipment
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Physical / Work Environment

• Lift and move equipment up to 50lbs
• 100% travel role (frequent travel to solar farm sites)
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, dust)
• Must follow all OSHA and company safety requirements

Compensation

$28.00-$40.00+ 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.