PV Field Technician - Field Quality Control and O&M

BPi - Power Generation & Energy Services; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Power Inc. is seeking a certified California Journeyman Electrician to join our team as a PV Field Technician: Field Quality Control and O&M. The role focuses on field-based electrical installation, quality control inspections, troubleshooting, corrective work, and operations and maintenance support for commercial and industrial solar projects. Travel across California with overnight stays as needed to support project sites.

Qualifications

• At least five years of commercial or industrial electrical construction experience.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or utility-scale solar projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, and installation details.
• Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, inspections, documentation, and punch-list verification.
• Valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft 365 and mobile field-reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair work in accordance with applicable codes, approved drawings, specifications, and company standards.
• Conduct field quality control inspections of subcontracted and self- performed work.
• Document findings using checklists, photographs, field reports, test results, and corrective action records.
• Support O & M inspections, service calls, corrective work, and coordination with service vendors or subcontractors.
• Assist with commissioning, punch- list verification, project closeout, and turnover documentation.
• Adhere to OSHA, company, and site- specific safety requirements, including electrical safe- work practices.

Tools

Mobile field reporting tools

Job description

Position: PV Field Technician – Field Quality Control and O & M

Company: Bright Power Inc.

Location: Napa, California, with frequent travel to project and service sites across California

Employment Type: Full- time

Bright Power Inc. is seeking a certified California Journeyman Electrician to join our team as a PV Field Technician: Field Quality Control and O&M. This role supports commercial and industrial solar projects through field-based electrical installation, quality control inspections, troubleshooting, corrective work, and operations and maintenance support.

The ideal candidate brings strong commercial or industrial electrical experience, practical solar project knowledge, and a disciplined approach to safety, documentation, and field execution. This position requires frequent travel to active project and service sites across California, including overnight stays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair work in accordance with applicable codes, approved drawings, specifications, and company standards.
• Conduct field quality control inspections of subcontracted and self- performed work.
• Document findings using checklists, photographs, field reports, test results, and corrective action records.
• Support O & M inspections, service calls, corrective work, and coordination with service vendors or subcontractors.
• Assist with commissioning, punch- list verification, project closeout, and turnover documentation.
• Adhere to OSHA, company, and site- specific safety requirements, including electrical safe- work practices.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of commercial or industrial electrical construction experience.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or utility- scale solar projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one- line diagrams, specifications, and installation details.
• Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, inspections, documentation, and punch- list verification.
• Valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft 365 and mobile field- reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with solar monitoring platforms, public-works projects, medium-voltage systems, or battery energy storage systems.

Compensation and Benefits

The draft salary range for this role is $ 85,000–$115,000 per year, with placement based on experience, certification, and demonstrated quality control capability.

Final compensation, benefits, travel support, and employment classification are subject to HR/legal review and company approval.

About the Role

This is a field- focused position for an electrical professional who values safe execution, quality workmanship, clear communication, and accurate documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with construction operations, asset management, project teams, service vendors, and subcontractors to support high-quality solar project delivery and long-term system performance.