Solar Field Service Technician — Growth, Overtime & Bonus

ACT Power Services; Bandera (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match.

Health insurance.

Vision insurance.

FSA.

HSA.

Disability insurance.

Critical illness insurance.

Paid time off.

Paid holidays.

Employee assistance program.

Life insurance.

Advancement opportunities.

Training and development.

Legal protection.

Company vehicle or stipend.

Pet insurance.

Job summary

ACT Power Services is seeking an entry‑level Field Service Technician to perform safe, productive repairs and preventive maintenance on commercial and utility‑scale solar PV plants.

You will troubleshoot, inspect, and repair equipment such as single‑axis trackers, inverters, transformers, and disconnects, while learning NEC code and industry best practices. Travel and weekend/on‑call work may be required, with comprehensive safety training provided.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electrical systems and components.
• Proficiency with power tools for repair tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Texas Electrical License or Master Electrician highly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E and 70B.
• OSHA 10 General Industry certificate.
• Ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in all activities.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities.
• Show willingness to learn the NEC code, electrical theory and industry best practices.
• Perform DC and AC testing, including polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing and I‑V curve tracing.
• Interpret schematics to understand system layouts and connections.
• Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities (single‑axis trackers, central/string inverters, transformers, AC/ DC disconnects, substation equipment).
• Maintain company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and plant stock.
• Maintain service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork and spare parts inventory.
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians and others as needed.
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate them.

Skills

Electrical systems

Power tools

Schematics reading

MS Office

Independent work

Travel flexibility

On-call availability

OSHA 10 certified

OSHA 1910 knowledge

NFPA 70E knowledge

Education

OSHA 10 General Industry

Job description

ACT Power Services is seeking an entry‑level Field Service Technician to perform safe, productive repairs and preventive maintenance on commercial and utility‑scale solar PV plants.

You will troubleshoot, inspect, and repair equipment such as single‑axis trackers, inverters, transformers, and disconnects, while learning NEC code and industry best practices. Travel and weekend/on‑call work may be required, with comprehensive safety training provided.