Solar Field Service Technician – Maintenance & On-Call

ACT Power Services, LLC; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

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

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Training and Development

Legal and Identity Theft

Company vehicle opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ACT Power Services, LLC in Rochester, MN is hiring a Solar Maintenance Technician. This entry-level role focuses on safe, productive repairs and maintenance of Commercial and Utility-Scale Solar PV plants, performing preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs to maximize production and reliability.

The position involves working with solar modules, strings, trackers, and inverters, with opportunities to learn and develop skills while contributing to a safe, clean energy

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electrical systems and components.
• Ability to use power tools for repair tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic computer tasks.
• Willingness to travel, be on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Experience with OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B safety standards is preferred.
• OSHA 10 General Industry certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything you do.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities.
• Willingness to learn the NEC code, electrical theory, and industry best practices.
• Perform DC and AC testing including polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, and insulation resistance.
• Interpret schematics to understand system layouts and connections.
• Maintain a maintenance schedule for equipment at solar facilities including trackers, inverters, transformers, disconnects, and substation equipment.
• Maintain company property such as vehicles, tools, meters and inventory.
• Prepare service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory.
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting training to technicians as needed.
• Identify safety hazards and take action to remove or mitigate them.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Power tools

Schematic reading

MS Office

On-call travel

Driver's license

OSHA/NFPA safety

OSHA 10

Job description

ACT Power Services, LLC in Rochester, MN is hiring a Solar Maintenance Technician. This entry-level role focuses on safe, productive repairs and maintenance of Commercial and Utility-Scale Solar PV plants, performing preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs to maximize production and reliability.

The position involves working with solar modules, strings, trackers, and inverters, with opportunities to learn and develop skills while contributing to a safe, clean energy