Solar Field Technician I: Training & Advancement Path

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Roth

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to oversee safe, productive on-site operations at Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV plants. You'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize production while upholding safety standards.

Based in the field, you will support maintenance on solar modules, trackers, inverters, and medium-voltage equipment, traveling to various sites and documenting service reports and inspections.

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 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
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks
• Must have 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
• Log data into Fiix, TrueContext, Deputy, and ACT SharePoint
• Initiate warranty claims with equipment vendors/OEMs as needed
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards

Skills

Microsoft Office

Read and interpret drawings

Travel up to 20%

Valid driver’s license

FAA Part 107 certification

Technical writing

High Voltage/Medium Voltage training

Education

ACT Apprentice program

Equivalent training/education

Job description

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to oversee safe, productive on-site operations at Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV plants. You'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize production while upholding safety standards.

Based in the field, you will support maintenance on solar modules, trackers, inverters, and medium-voltage equipment, traveling to various sites and documenting service reports and inspections.