Lead Solar Field Service Technician

Pearce Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement and life insurance

Job summary

A leading asset management solutions provider is seeking a Lead Solar Field Service Technician for utility-scale solar farms. This role requires 3+ years of utility-scale solar experience and strong troubleshooting skills. As a hands-on leader, you'll oversee a team of technicians while ensuring safety and quality. The position involves 100% travel to various solar sites across the U.S. Competitive pay and benefits including comprehensive health care, paid vacation, and retirement plans are offered. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of utility‑scale solar experience required.
• Experience leading field crews of 4+ technicians.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills essential.
• Knowledge of OSHA / NFPA 70E safety standards necessary.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair utility-scale solar systems.
• Lead and direct field technicians on solar sites.
• Perform operations and maintenance on solar plants.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards on-site.

Skills

Utility-scale solar experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership skills

Safety adherence (OSHA/NFPA 70E)

Tools

Multimeters

Meggars

Amp clamps

Job description

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

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)

• 3+ 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

Base Pay Range: $28 - $40 USD

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. We provide paid vacation and paid holidays. Retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional development training are available. As required for the role, a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment will be provided.

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.