Solar Field Service Technician - Onsite & Growth Opportunities

ACT Power Services, LLC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Roth with employer match

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vis

FSA, HSA, Dependent Care

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance, AD&D

Paid Time Off, Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Advancement

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to support Preventive and corrective maintenance of solar PV facilities across multiple sites. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain inverters, trackers, and MV equipment while prioritizing safety and reliability.

The role is field-based, requires travel, and offers growth via ACTivate Technician Track, with training, on-the-job learning, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of relevant field experience in solar, electrical, or a related technical/mechanical trade; or successful completion of ACT's Apprentice program (equivalent training and education also considered)
• Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) sign-off, or ability to obtain sign-off within an established onboarding period
• OSHA 10 General Industry certification, or ability to obtain within the first 90 days
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, including identification of fuses, breakers, switches, power sources, and major BoS equipment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks
• Valid Driver's License
• Must have the ability to travel around 20% and work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends as needed
• FAA Part 107 certification, a Technical Writing course, and ACT High Voltage/Medium Voltage training completed or in progress

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
• Assist in and support routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting, and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities, including inverter maintenance and repairs
• Perform string-level troubleshooting and repairs, tracker inspections, and basic maintenance support
• Conduct routine vegetation and site equipment inspections, including monthly inspections
• Clean or replace damaged components as directed
• Apply fundamental knowledge of NEC code, electrical theory, and industry best practices, with continuing education as assigned
• Perform basic electrical testing under supervision
• Responsible for dispatching and remediation efforts on repairs under 50V
• Maintain company property such as vehicles, tools, meters, and plant stock
• Maintain service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory; log data into Fiix, TrueContext, Deputy, and ACT SharePoint
• Conduct and log vehicle inspections on time
• Initiate warranty claims with equipment vendors/OEMs as needed
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
• Conduct pre-job brief analysis
• Actively participate in the Good Catch Program and BBSO observations
• Attend maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical writing training as assigned

Skills

Safety compliance

Electrical troubleshooting

Solar PV knowledge

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

On-site electrical training or apprenticeship program

Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) sign-off

OSHA 10 General Industry certification

FAA Part 107 certification

ACT High Voltage/Medium Voltage training

Apprentice program completion (ACTivate Technician Track)

Tools

Fiix

TrueContext

Deputy

ACT SharePoint

Job description

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to support Preventive and corrective maintenance of solar PV facilities across multiple sites. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain inverters, trackers, and MV equipment while prioritizing safety and reliability.

The role is field-based, requires travel, and offers growth via ACTivate Technician Track, with training, on-the-job learning, and a comprehensive benefits package.