Solar Field Technician - Onsite Maintenance & Growth

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Roth

Health Insurance

FSA/HSA

Disability

Life Insurance

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

EAP

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Advancement

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to support safe, productive on-site operations of Commercial and Utility-Scale Solar PV plants. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize production while promoting a safe energy future.

Based in the field, this role works at customer sites nationwide with travel about 20% and requires strict adherence to safety and documentation practices.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings including fuses, breakers, switches, and BoS equipment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Travel around 20% and willingness for on-call weekends/holidays.
• FAA Part 107 certification, Technical Writing course, and ACT High/Medium Voltage training in progress.
• Strong safety focus and learning mindset.
• Ability to perform basic electrical testing under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything you do.
• Assist preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting, and repair of solar facilities.
• Perform grid-tied and tracker inspections and basic maintenance support.
• Conduct vegetation and site inspections, including monthly checks.
• Replace damaged components as directed.
• Apply NEC knowledge and industry best practices with ongoing education.
• Perform basic electrical testing (IR, continuity, grounding, voltage) under supervision.
• Dispatch and remediation for repairs under 50V.
• Maintain company equipment and stock; log data and reports.
• Log vehicle inspections on time.
• Initiate warranty claims with equipment vendors/OEMs.
• Identify hazards and take corrective actions.
• Conduct pre-job brief analyses.
• Participate in Good Catch Program and safety observations.
• Attend maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical writing training.

Skills

Field experience

QEW sign-off

OSHA 10

Read drawings

Microsoft Office

Communication

Driver's License

Travel 20%

FAA Part 107

Technical Writing

HV/MV training

Tools

None

Job description

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to support safe, productive on-site operations of Commercial and Utility-Scale Solar PV plants. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize production while promoting a safe energy future.

Based in the field, this role works at customer sites nationwide with travel about 20% and requires strict adherence to safety and documentation practices.