Solar Field Technician - Field Based, Growth & Training

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Roth match

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to ensure safe, productive field operations at solar PV sites across the United States. You will assist in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on inverters, trackers, and electrical systems, under supervision.

This role emphasizes safety, documentation, and continuous learning in a fast-paced field setting. The position requires 6 months to 1 year in related electrical or solar work, OSHA 10, QEW sign-off (or on

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of relevant field experience in solar, electrical, or a related technical/mechanical trade.
• Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) sign-off, or ability to obtain sign-off within onboarding period
• OSHA 10 General Industry certification, or ability to obtain within 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
• Valid Driver's License
• Must 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 (string or central) 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 (IR, continuity, grounding, voltage) 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

Field experience

QEW sign-off

OSHA 10

Reading drawings

MS Office

Driver's license

Travel 20%

On-site work

Education

ACT Apprentice program or equivalent

Tools

Fiix

TrueContext

Deputy

SharePoint

Job description

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to ensure safe, productive field operations at solar PV sites across the United States. You will assist in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on inverters, trackers, and electrical systems, under supervision.

This role emphasizes safety, documentation, and continuous learning in a fast-paced field setting. The position requires 6 months to 1 year in related electrical or solar work, OSHA 10, QEW sign-off (or on