Solar Field Manager

Essel Environmental; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Essel Environmental in Austin, TX seeks a Field Manager to lead Solar Service Technicians in field operations, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time project delivery.

You will oversee inspections, diagnosis, and repair of existing solar systems, coordinate with customers, and maintain thorough documentation using mobile tools.

Qualifications

• Experience managing field service teams in solar service environments.
• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair solar PV systems per codes and regulations.
• Strong plan interpretation and documentation to ensure proper repair and compliance.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across service contracts.
• Ability to generate daily logs, photos, and reports using mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Solar Service Technicians in field operations.
• Oversee inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of existing solar systems.
• Ensure work safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout contracts.

Skills

Field leadership

Solar service operations

Inspection & repair

Safety compliance

Job description

Field Manager - Solar Service Operations

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Manager to lead and support Solar Service Technicians in a hands-on field operations role. This position is responsible for managing service teams, maintaining quality and safety standards, and overseeing the inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of existing solar systems. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience within solar service operations and thrives in a fast-paced, field-driven environment.

Required Qualifications & Responsibilities (Must Haves)

• Proven experience managing field service teams within the solar industry, specifically in a Solar Service Technician Manager or Field Operations leadership role
• Oversee and perform inspections, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of previously installed solar PV systems and all associated equipment, in compliance with national codes and local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company procedures
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, technical documents, contracts, and job-related documentation to ensure accurate diagnosis, repair execution, and compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, quality assurance requirements, and project specifications
• Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently throughout the duration of service contracts
• Provide complete and accurate daily documentation, including logs, photos, reports, and job updates using a company-issued mobile phone or tablet

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Haves)

• Serve as a professional point of contact with potential, current, and past customers by providing product knowledge, explaining scope of work, and addressing technical or service-related questions
• Maintain open, consistent communication with supervisory staff and field teams regarding job status, performance expectations, and operational priorities
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety standards, company policies, and applicable regulations for all employees, subcontractors, clients, and visitors