Solar Field Technician — Onsite O&M & Troubleshooting

QE Solar; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health premiums

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance

Perks at Work Marketplace

Family Building and Adoption Support

Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

QE Solar is seeking a Solar Field Technician to provide on-site field services for solar and BESS systems. You will perform inspections, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting to optimize performance and reliability across multiple sites.

Join a team that prioritizes safety, training, and hands-on development. The role demands physical stamina, the ability to work in varied environments, and familiarity with high-voltage equipment and safety standards. Location is Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of specialist, technical experience with solar projects, BESS, or other renewable systems; Experience with data acquisition systems.
• Experience with 600v-1500v systems; Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE and NFPA-70e requirements; Proficient with technology and computing programs/platforms; C&I/Utility Scale solar work experience.
• Experience with field operations, inspections, maintenance projects, equipment testing and compliance.
• Inverter and/or BESS manufacturer certifications (SunGrow, Power Electronics, Solectria, BYD, etc) a plus; Thermography certifications (Level 1).
• IT/networking skills: Familiarity with RS485, Modbus, tcp/ip, etc.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair systems failures at existing solar sites and support field teams with real-time site solutions.
• Ensure safe work environment by following safety procedures, LOTO, JHA, and LDL testing.
• Prepare service tickets and reports for site visits and emergency repairs; provide clear written and verbal updates.
• Coordinate with technical leads, project leads and subcontractors to resolve activities and address safety concerns.

Skills

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School or Technical School

Inverter/BESS certifications

NFPA 70E certification

Tools

RS485

Modbus

tcp/ip

Job description

QE Solar is seeking a Solar Field Technician to provide on-site field services for solar and BESS systems. You will perform inspections, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting to optimize performance and reliability across multiple sites.

Join a team that prioritizes safety, training, and hands-on development. The role demands physical stamina, the ability to work in varied environments, and familiarity with high-voltage equipment and safety standards. Location is Chicago, IL.