Lead Solar Field Technician & Safety Champion

SOLV Energy, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician to manage maintenance, repair, and operation of solar facilities. This full-time role requires leadership in safety practices and the ability to supervise junior technicians across multiple plants.

You will coordinate with PM, OCC, HV, SCADA, and IT teams to ensure project success and strict adherence to safety standards. Expect on-site work at remote locations, with exposure to extreme weather and the need for on-call support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; vocational/technical training a plus.
• Minimum four years of experience in solar facility maintenance and repair.
• Advanced computer operation skills and ability to operate system monitoring applications.
• Advanced knowledge of solar systems, protection devices, control devices, power supplies, loads, conductors, inverters and transformers.
• Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues.
• Valid OSHA 30 certification; NFPA 70e certification.
• Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions.
• Strong verbal and written English language communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe site operations and adherence to safety standards.
• Perform and supervise solar facility maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Direct and train Solar Techs Level I-IV; provide on-site supervision.
• Prepare documentation and reports related to site operation.
• Collaborate with PM, OCC, HV, SCADA, and IT teams on improvements.
• Respond to on-call emergencies as directed.

Skills

Solar facility maintenance

Telemetry troubleshooting

SCADA

English communication

OSHA 30

NFPA 70e

Driver's license

Safety leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training

Tools

System monitoring software

SCADA systems

Telemetry systems

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician to manage maintenance, repair, and operation of solar facilities. This full-time role requires leadership in safety practices and the ability to supervise junior technicians across multiple plants.

You will coordinate with PM, OCC, HV, SCADA, and IT teams to ensure project success and strict adherence to safety standards. Expect on-site work at remote locations, with exposure to extreme weather and the need for on-call support.