Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance), Level II

Pearce Services, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent service provider dedicated to renewable energy infrastructure. As a Solar Field Service Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining solar power plants, ensuring their optimal performance while prioritizing safety and professionalism. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can leverage your mechanical and electrical skills while contributing to the growth of sustainable energy solutions. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about renewable energy and looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Company-matching 401(k)

Company vehicle

Laptop or tablet

All necessary tools and safety equipment

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in O&M on solar power plants preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills required.
• Experience with Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on solar equipment.
• Document work orders, time logs, and inventory control.
• Ensure safety compliance and operate a motor vehicle safely.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical components

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical and electrical experience

Safety compliance (OSHA)

Ability to train and mentor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital multi-meters

Meggers

Amp clamps

Solar Inverters (TMEIC/SMA/Sungrow/Nextracker/ATI)

Job description

Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance), Level II

Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation’s wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation and energy storage assets.

Your Impact

The Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance), Level II in the PEARCE Renewables Solar Operations and Maintenance Division performs tasks involving physical labor at solar energy sites near Mojave, California. The Solar Field Service Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of solar power plants in accordance with established preventative and corrective maintenance standards while always maintaining safety and professionalism. These are local sites-candidates should reside within 50 miles of the Mojave, California areas.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of Solar Utility and Sub-Station equipment.
• Responsible for documentation including, but not limited to, work orders, time logs, inventory control, and emergency information schedules.
• Provide a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components with help and use of digital multi-meters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment.
• Testing/troubleshooting installed Solar equipment and ensuring proper working order.
• Must have a strong safety background with experience in Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Able work in a solo as well as a group environment.
• Operate and maintain a motor vehicle safely and legally per the PEARCE Renewables Employee Handbook and insurance requirements.

Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience

• 1+ years’ experience in Commercial/Industrial operations and maintenance (O&M) on solar power plants is preferred.
• Preventative maintenance experience on Solar Utility equipment is preferred.
• Candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical experience with troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Specific solar experience with Inverters, Tracker Systems, or Sub-Stations Equipment (TMEIC/SMA/Sungrow/Nextracker/ATI, etc.) is preferred.
• Takes initiative to escalate issues at site.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop laborers into Apprentices.
• High aptitude and a strong work ethic are a must.

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

• Must live within approximately 50 miles of the Mojave, California areas.
• Be exposed to ambient temperatures while working outdoors.
• Lift and move equipment as needed (up to 50 pounds).
• Employment may require working on weekends and holidays, including an "on call" service availability via telephone/text message.
• Travel requirements dependent on support of the company (up to 25% travel).

Compensation: $25.00-$30.00 hourly/DOE

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), PTO, Paid Holidays, and a company-matching 401(k) Retirement. We provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet (as required for your role) and all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

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