Lead Tool Tech Mechanic

Nextpower LLC, USA; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Bonuses

Stock compensation

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Lead Tool Technician Mechanic to serve as the senior technical authority for installation tooling and field support across customer sites. You will lead planning, deployment, commissioning, and preventive maintenance, translating complex schematics into practical field actions.

The role requires 5+ years of experience and advanced knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems. Travel up to 100% and cross-functional leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years supporting installation tooling, construction equipment, or field service.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex equipment, identify root cause, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience leading technical work at active sites with limited supervision.
• Experience delivering technical training and mentoring technicians.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical resource for installation tooling and field deployment.
• Plan, schedule, and execute delivery, setup, commissioning, calibration, relocation, and demobilization of tool workshops.
• Diagnose advanced mechanical/hydraulic/electrical/controls problems using schematics and manuals.
• Translate schematics and documentation into clear field instructions and actions.
• Create and maintain EH&S documentation and safety plans.
• Lead field tool-support activities with customers, subcontractors, and teams.
• Forecast tooling demand, schedules, staffing, and equipment availability.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on training on setup, maintenance, and best practices.
• Develop preventive-maintenance guides and inspection checklists.
• Capture field observations and communicate improvements to Engineering and Service teams.
• Maintain accurate service records, tool inventories, and customer communication.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Industrial technology

Maintenance technology

Problem-solving

Technical training

Field service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic tools

Pneumatic systems

Electrical diagnostic tools

Schematics literacy

Job description

Job Description: The Lead Tool Technician Mechanic serves as an advanced technical authority for Nextracker installation tooling and field tool-support programs. This role leads the planning, deployment, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of tooling systems used at customer and construction sites. The position works independently on complex hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and controls-related issues; translates technical information into practical field solutions; and provides guidance to customers, subcontractors, temporary labor, and internal teams. The Lead Tool Technician Mechanic is expected to influence safe, reliable, and efficient field execution across multiple sites and to represent Nextracker with a high degree of technical and professional credibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical resource for Nextracker installation tooling, tool-support workshops, and field deployment activities, resolving complex or unusual equipment issues with limited precedent.
• Plan, schedule, and execute the delivery, setup, commissioning, calibration, relocation, and demobilization of tool-support workshops and related field equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and controls-related problems using schematics, technical manuals, diagnostic instruments, and structured root-cause analysis.
• Translate tooling schematics, product literature, service documentation, and safe operating procedures into clear field instructions and practical corrective actions.
• Create, review, and maintain Job Hazard Analyses, site-specific safety plans, method statements, equipment inspection records, and other required EH&S documentation.
• Lead field tool-support activities in partnership with owners, customers, subcontractors, construction teams, Field Operations, Engineering, Service, and Nextracker management.
• Forecast tooling demand, construction schedules, site-specific requirements, staffing needs, equipment availability, and documentation priorities with management and cross-functional partners.
• Provide technical leadership, hands-on coaching, and formal training to customers, temporary labor, subcontractors, and internal personnel on tool setup, safe operation, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation best practices.
• Develop and improve preventive-maintenance practices, troubleshooting guides, inspection checklists, training materials, and standard work to improve equipment reliability and customer experience.
• Capture field observations, failure trends, corrective actions, and lessons learned; communicate recommendations to Engineering, Product, Quality, Service, and Operations teams to support product and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate service records, parts usage, tool inventories, calibration records, repair documentation, and customer communication in applicable systems.
• Exercise sound judgment in balancing safety, quality, schedule, customer commitments, and cost when determining the appropriate course of action in the field.
• Promote a culture of safe work practices and ensure activities comply with applicable federal, state, local, customer, and Nextracker EH&S requirements.
• Perform other related duties and travel to customer and construction sites as business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, Maintenance Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting installation tooling, construction equipment, industrial equipment, field service, equipment maintenance, or a related technical environment.
• Advanced working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems, including the ability to read and apply schematics and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex equipment problems, identifying root cause, and implementing safe, durable corrective actions.
• Experience independently leading technical work at active construction, manufacturing, industrial, or customer sites with changing priorities and limited supervision.
• Experience developing or delivering technical training, mentoring less-experienced technicians, and communicating technical information to audiences with varying levels of expertise.
• Working knowledge of field safety practices, Job Hazard Analyses, equipment inspections, lockout/tagout, and applicable EH&S requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to maintain accurate service, inventory, maintenance, and project documentation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, including the ability to influence decisions and resolve difficult field matters.
• Ability to travel up to 100% as required, work extended or non-standard hours when necessary, and support active construction sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with solar tracker installation tools, torque/tensioning equipment, hydraulic power units, electrical controls, calibration systems, or related renewable‑energy construction equipment.
• Experience with forklifts, reach forklifts, skid steers or Bobcats, scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, laser levels, transits, and other construction or material-handling equipment.
• Current or previous certifications for forklift, aerial lift, OSHA/authorized safety training, first aid/CPR, or similar equipment and site‑safety programs.
• Experience supporting multi‑site deployments, customer‑facing field service programs, new tool introductions, or equipment standardization initiatives.
• Experience using maintenance‑management, service‑ticketing, inventory, calibration, or enterprise documentation systems.

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpowers benefits please view our company website at www.Nextpower.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job‑related considerations. The annual target total cash compensation for this position is $90,000–$110,000, which includes base salary and target commission. Actual compensation may vary based on sales target achievements. This role is also eligible for equity as part of the total compensation package. (Applicable to California)

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility‑scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data‑driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundationfortheworld’snextgenerationofcleanenergyinfrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are Nextpower At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility‑scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping us customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data‑driven insights, and advanced automation.