Solar Field Technician - Maintenance & Troubleshooting

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Company vehicle

Training & development

Job summary

ACT Power Services in Illinois is seeking a Solar Maintenance Technician to perform safe, preventive maintenance and repairs on Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV plants. The role offers hands-on learning opportunities and a path to advanced O&M skills.

You will work outdoors at multiple sites, handle DC/AC testing, read schematics, and uphold strict safety standards while contributing to reliable, clean energy production.

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 take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B.
• OSHA 10 General Industry certificate.
• Willingness to travel and work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities.
• Learn the NEC code, electrical theory, and industry best practices.
• DC and AC testing including polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding, communication, insulation resistance, I–V tracing.
• Interpret schematics to understand system layouts and connections.
• Maintain a schedule for routine maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair of equipment at solar facilities.
• Maintain company property such as vehicle, tools, meters and stock.
• Maintain 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 action to eliminate hazards.

Skills

Electrical basics

Power tools

Schematics reading

MS Office

Driver's license

OSHA 10

Travel required

Safety compliance

Tools

Safety testing equipment

Job description

ACT Power Services in Illinois is seeking a Solar Maintenance Technician to perform safe, preventive maintenance and repairs on Commercial and Utility Scale Solar PV plants. The role offers hands-on learning opportunities and a path to advanced O&M skills.

You will work outdoors at multiple sites, handle DC/AC testing, read schematics, and uphold strict safety standards while contributing to reliable, clean energy production.