Solar Field Technician: Entry Level with Training & Growth

ACT Power Services; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Training and Development

Company vehicle or stipend

Job summary

ACT Power Services is seeking a Field Service Technician in Foley, AL to perform safe, productive repairs and preventive maintenance on Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV plants. This entry-level role offers hands-on learning across modules, strings, trackers, and inverters to maximize production and reliability.

You will gain experience through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs while adhering to NEC and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electrical systems and components.
• Proficiency in using power tools for repair tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics accurately.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
• Conduct preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities
• Willingness to learn the NEC code, electrical theory, and industry best practices
• DC and AC testing included but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, communication, insulation resistance testing, I-V curve tracing
• Interpret schematics to understand system layouts and connections
• Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, trouble shooting and repair of equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities including but not limited to: Single Axis trackers, Central or String Inverters, Transformers, AC and DC disconnects, Substation equipment
• Maintaining company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and plant stock
• Maintaining 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 hazards

Skills

Electrical systems

Power tools

Schematics reading

MS Office

Travel readiness

Driver's license

OSHA 10

On-call ability

Job description

ACT Power Services is seeking a Field Service Technician in Foley, AL to perform safe, productive repairs and preventive maintenance on Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV plants. This entry-level role offers hands-on learning across modules, strings, trackers, and inverters to maximize production and reliability.

You will gain experience through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs while adhering to NEC and safety standards.