PV Maintenance Technician

ACT Power Services

Lexington (SC)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short-term and Long-term disability

Critical illness

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Legal and Identity Theft

Company vehicle

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ACT Power Services seeks a Solar Maintenance Technician to join the Array Optimization Team (AOT) in Lexington, SC. The role oversees onsite tasks, emphasizes safety, and optimizes efficiency across solar modules, strings, trackers, and inverters.

Travel to solar sites up to 50-70% is required; candidates should be comfortable working outdoors and coordinating with maintenance schedules. Prior solar PV experience and strong documentation skills are preferred.

Qualifications

1+ years of experience working in solar PV preferred
Ability to interpret site-specific electrical characteristics from drawings
Ability to determine voltage and current levels of site DC circuits from drawings or on-site
Experience troubleshooting DC circuits and single-axis tracking systems

Responsibilities

Motivate team members to achieve their full potential and foster a collaborative work environment.
Onboard and train new crew members in safety protocols, technical procedures, software usage, and documentation practices.
Provide clear guidance and leadership for daily onsite tasks, ensuring efficient operations.
Maintain thorough work documentation and project tracking summaries for clear communication.
Monitor parts inventory levels and communicate supply needs to management.
Ensure tools and equipment are maintained, serviced, and replaced as necessary.

Skills

Safety protocols

Technical procedures

Software usage

Documentation practices

Leadership

Onboarding & training

CMMS

RMA logistics

sUAS (optional)

Education

Solar PV experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Location: Lexington, SC - out-of-state/overnight travel required

Travel: up to 50-70% to solar sites

Supplemental Pay:

Overtime pay
Performance bonus

Schedule:

Extended hours
Monday to Friday
On call

ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.

The Solar Maintenance Technician is a team member for the Array Optimization Team (AOT), overseeing onsite operations to ensure execution of assigned tasks. This role is responsible for safety, optimizing task efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and quality.

This role will encompass performing the preventative and corrective maintenance on the solar modules, strings, trackers, and inverters.

Responsibilities

Motivate team members to achieve their full potential and foster a collaborative work environment.
Onboard and train new crew members in safety protocols, technical procedures, software usage, and documentation practices.
Provide clear guidance and leadership for daily onsite tasks, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
Uphold high standards of work documentation and provide thorough summaries to maintain clear communication and project tracking.
Monitor parts inventory levels and proactively communicate with management regarding supply needs.
Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained, serviced, and replaced as necessary to support operational efficiency.

Requirements

1+ years of experience working in solar PV preferred
Reinforce and uphold company's safety culture to ensure a safe working environment.
Ability to identify and mitigate hazards associated with solar array systems.
Interpret site-specific electrical characteristics from technical drawings.
Ability to determine voltage and current levels of site DC circuits both from drawings and on-site observations.
Perform advanced troubleshooting of DC circuits to resolve issues efficiently.
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience troubleshooting various single axis tracking systems.
Proficiently navigate Microsoft Office Suite with a high degree of professionalism.
Experience accurately document work activities and maintenance tasks using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Manage RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) logistics to ensure timely and accurate processing.
Preferred experience with Utilize small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) to identify and address array-level issues effectively.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Ability to travel up to 50-70% to various solar sites.
Columbia, SC, Lexington, SC and/or Biscoe, NC and other surrounding states
Work is to be performed outdoors at various job sites.
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required.
Ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

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