Solar Field Service Technician (Wharton County, TX)

SOLV Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,467 - 43,077; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician (Level 1) for a full-time role on a Wharton County, TX jobsite. You will perform field maintenance, learn safe work practices, and support solar plants under supervision.

Responsibilities include operating tools, testing equipment, and documenting work while traveling to sites as needed. Training and safety certifications required, with on-call duties possible.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to operate in a mechanical/electrical environment.
• Must follow safety procedures and lock-out/tag-out practices.
• Strong communication and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and ensure adherence to safe work practices.
• Perform field maintenance and basic solar equipment testing under supervision.
• Operate company equipment and handle tools properly.
• Support solar plants as needed and participate in on-site repairs.
• Prepare accurate work reports and document activities.
• Assist in process improvements and relay feedback to management.

Skills

Mechanical electrical aptitude

Field environment readiness

On-call availability

Testing equipment knowledge

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NFPA 70e Safety Training certification

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Solar Field Service Technician (Level 1)

The Solar Field Service Technician (Level 1) will perform field maintenance and learn to follow safe work practices of the solar industry. This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Wharton County, TX. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Emphasize safety as the most important function, ensuring all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Work safely under all circumstances, seek guidance regarding unfamiliar work to ensure safety and understanding of tasks.
• Operate and care for company property, equipment, and tooling.
• Service solar equipment in multiple solar plants under supervision.
• Perform basic solar equipment testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks under supervision and utilizing monitoring programs.
• Replace or repair solar parts and/or equipment under supervision.
• Respond “on‑call” as directed by supervisor to assist in emergency equipment repairs.
• Prepare accurate documentation and required reports of work performed.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
• Assess and suggest improved processes, collaborate on new technologies, and coordinate with EPC management regarding the implementation of these improvements.
• Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance

• Successful completion of applicable solar work safety and technical training program.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices.
• Customer/Client satisfaction.
• Improved personal professional growth and education.
• Positive project team attitude.
• Staff development and training.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent; vocational/technical school training a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a mechanical/electrical environment achieved through formal training or previous work experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to identify and perform effective lock‑out/tag‑out of energized parts/systems.
• Basic understanding of a solar installation/plant.
• Basic knowledge of testing equipment.
• Basic computer operation skills.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Obtain NFPA 70e Safety Training certification.
• Remain current in all safety and technical trainings.
• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather).
• Ability to work on an “on‑call” basis (may include weekends or after‑hours situations).
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle.
• Able to travel (up to 10%) for training, certifications, and site coverage.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust, fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals.
• Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 lbs. or more.
• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception.
• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places.
• The noise intensity level may be high.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$25.02 - $31.27

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer

SOLV Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.